Використання настільно-друкованих ігор у розумовому вихованні дітей дошкільного віку

This study examines the use of board and printed games in the mental education of preschool children. The significance of the mental development of children during the preschool period is substantiated as the basis for the formation of cognitive, emotional-volitional, and social skills. The authors emphasize that board and printed games are effective tools for developing the thinking, imagination, memory, attention, speech, and social skills of children. The purpose of the study was to theoretically substantiate the role of board and printed games in the mental development of preschoolers and to practically verify the effectiveness of their use in the educational process. The article highlights the results of an experimental study conducted based on preschool educational institution № 46 “Bdzhilka” of the Poltava City Council of the Poltava region, which confirmed the positive impact of board and printed games on the cognitive development of children. The results revealed that the introduction of board and printed games increases the level of mental development of children of senior preschool age, and contributes to the formation of their life competence and social interaction skills. The obtained data can be used to improve programs and develop methodological recommendations in preschool education institutions.