THE EFFECT OF CREATIVE ACTIVITIES ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE PRESCHOOL AGE

This article analyzes the theoretical foundations of the concept of creativity in children and its interaction with emotional intelligence from a scientific perspective. The formation and development dynamics of creativity are explained based on various theoretical approaches - psychoanalytic theory, humanistic psychology, cognitive and socio-cultural approaches. The research results show that creativity is not only a product of intellectual activity, but also an important factor that strengthens the emotional development of children, supports their self-awareness, empathy, self-expression and effective communication skills in social relationships. A comparative analysis of Azerbaijani, Turkish and international pedagogical-psychological studies reveals that creative activities are of great importance in the development of emotional intelligence. These approaches show that stimulating children's creative potential plays a significant role in their emotional balance, peaceful conflict resolution, empathy skills and adaptation processes. The article also emphasizes the impact of integrating creative activities into the learning process in pedagogical practice on the socio-emotional development of preschool children on theoretical and empirical grounds. Consequently, the mutual development of creative activities and emotional intelligence is of strategic importance for children's future academic achievements, psychological stability and social integration.