THE IMPACT OF INTRODUCING NATURE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the importance of introducing nature in the development of preschool children. Research indicates that direct interaction with nature plays a significant role in children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and creative development. The article scientifically examines changes observed in children during engagement with nature, the formation of ecological awareness, the development of emotional stability, and the stimulation of creative abilities. In addition, pedagogical strategies and methodologies for introducing nature in preschool educational institutions are analyzed. The research methods include both qualitative and quantitative approaches; positive changes in children’s development were identified through observations, pedagogical experiments, and interviews.