TRADITIONAL FOLK GAMES AS A MEANS OF PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE ANCIENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

This article analyzes the pedagogical significance of traditional folk games as a means of personality development within the ancient educational system. It examines the role of national games in fostering children's moral, intellectual, and physical development based on the principles of folk pedagogy. The study explores educational traditions formed through folklore, historical sources, and national values, and evaluates the educational potential of folk games from a scientific and pedagogical perspective. The findings indicate that the effective integration of traditional folk games into contemporary primary education and воспитание contributes to the development of students’ independent thinking, creativity, and social competencies.