Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

PLAY ACTIVITIES IN THE PROCESS OF EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Turebekova Guljakhan

Doctor of Philosophy in Pedagogical Sciences (PhD) Senior lecturer of the Department of Preschool Education of the NSPI named after Ajiniyaz

Jangabaeva Nargiza

1st year master

Keywords: preschool education, play activity, emotional development, intellectual development, creativity, communication.

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Abstract

This article explores the crucial role of play activities in shaping the emotional and intellectual development of preschool children. Play is regarded not merely as entertainment but as an essential medium through which children learn, communicate, and construct their understanding of the world. The study emphasizes how different types of play — symbolic, constructive, social, and cognitive — contribute to developing empathy, creativity, problem-solving skills, and emotional regulation. Attention is given to the pedagogical role of teachers and parents in organizing play environments that stimulate curiosity and self-expression. The paper concludes that structured yet flexible play is one of the most powerful instruments in nurturing a child’s holistic growth and readiness for school life.

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