The development of figurative thinking in children: in the game, age

Development of thinking in children through games

Play is one of the main types of children's activities.activities during which personality is formed. During the game, the child consolidates previously acquired knowledge, acquires new skills and abilities, and develops his mental abilities.Drawing greatly contributes to the development of imaginative thinking. Photo: Getty It is useful for children:

observe natural phenomena, flora and fauna;
collect puzzles and designers of varying complexity;
draw from memory or from life;
study masterpieces of all kinds of art;
create abstract images of those concepts that cannot be seen;
be engaged in modeling of different figures from plasticine or clay;
compare items according to different parameters;
work with natural materials, paper and cardboard;
draw using a hand that is less involved.

It is necessary to work with preschoolers in a favorable environmentenvironment so that they feel confident and free. Be kind to all the achievements of the child, even if it seems to you that they are not so significant. Classes should not be dry and boring, they should be conducted in an easy, playful way so that the child is interested. One of the keys to successful learning is the use of bright illustrative materials. They help to clearly see and imagine everything.

Features of thinking depending on age

Younger preschoolers are oriented towards external factorsactions. They most often use the trial and error method. When the baby finally finds the right solution, he remembers it and then uses it in similar tasks. Middle preschool children act in the same way, only they think through all the possible solutions in their heads. They try to independently apply the option that seemed right to them in practice. By the age of 5-6, the baby begins to perform actions in his mind, while he no longer uses objects, but their images. Future first-graders solve problems in their minds, but at the same time use generalized images that display only those qualities of objects that can help them solve the problem. Parents should not be afraid to give their baby difficult, at first glance, tasks. After all, they help teach the little person to believe in himself and his abilities, and the solution can be found together. On the basis of imaginative thinking, logical thinking is formed, and this is very important not only during school, but also in life in general.