DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE PROCESS OF THEATREIZED ACTIVITIES

The article examines the role of theatrical activities in the development of the creative potential of preschool children. The concept of "creativity" is analyzed as the ability to generate new, original ideas and approaches to solving problems. The main aspects of creativity, which are manifested through creative thinking, imagination, the ability to adapt and non-standard problem solving, have been identified. It was emphasized on the importance of developing creativity in preschool age , when the foundations of cognitive and emotional activity are formed. The importance of developing creative potential is revealed not only as an innate characteristic, but also as a skill that can be developed through special techniques. The need to use various methods to stimulate creativity in children, in particular theatrical activities, is indicated. It is noted that theatrical activities, which include theatrical games, role-playing, and creative tasks, are one of the effective methods of stimulating creativity in children. It activates imagination, develops communicative and emotional skills, promotes self-expression and integration into society. The special role of the successful choice of means of theatrical activity, ensuring accessibility and motivation of children to joint creative activity is determined. The importance of improving the professional skills of modern educators in the process of organizing theatrical activities is emphasized. The professional activity of educators requires not only professional knowledge (competence, methodological literacy, didactic abilities), but also special personal qualities that help to work effectively with preschool children (responsibility, patience and balance, empathy, respect for each participant in the educational process, organizational and acting skills).