CHARACTERISTICS OF DEVELOPING COGNITIVE ACTIVITY IN MIDDLE PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN THROUGH DIDACTIC GAMES

Authors

  • X. Nuritdinova Head of the Department of Preschool Education
  • Ismoilova Sabina Erkin kizi 2nd-year Master’s Student, Specialty: Theory and Methodology of Education and Upbringing (Preschool Education)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

Didactic games, cognitive activity, preschool education, mental development, game-based learning, child psychology, interactive methods, problem-solving, early childhood development, pedagogical technologies.

Abstract

This research explores the characteristics of developing cognitive activity in middle preschool-age children through the structured use of didactic games. The study examines how purposeful game-based activities foster children’s mental operations, such as attention, memory, logical thinking, problem-solving, and imagination. Modern preschool education emphasizes interactive and child-centered methodologies, and didactic games serve as one of the most effective tools for stimulating cognitive development within this framework. The work identifies the psychological and pedagogical foundations of cognitive activity, analyzes age-specific features of children aged 4–6, and demonstrates how properly designed didactic games enhance children’s readiness for further learning. Furthermore, this research highlights national and international experiences in applying game-based learning technologies, revealing the effectiveness of integrating play with educational processes. The findings show that didactic games not only strengthen intellectual growth but also promote communication skills, emotional development, and social adaptation, making them a crucial component of contemporary preschool pedagogy.

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Published

2025-11-27

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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CHARACTERISTICS OF DEVELOPING COGNITIVE ACTIVITY IN MIDDLE PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN THROUGH DIDACTIC GAMES. (2025). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 4(10), 2086-2089. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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