USING GAMES TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO NATURE

This article analyzes the pedagogical value and effectiveness of using games to introduce children to nature. The article focuses on the impact of nature-based games on children's cognitive, social and emotional development, as well as their role in increasing environmental awareness. The study examines various types of games (exploratory, role-playing and creative games) through examples and discusses their advantages in instilling in children a sense of love and conservation of nature. The article provides scientific evidence confirming the positive impact of contact with nature on children's health and learning process. In conclusion, it is emphasized that teaching nature through games should be more widely used in modern education.