DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT THINKING SKILLS IN PRESCHOOLCHILDREN: METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES

Abstract

Developing independent thinking in preschool children is one of the key objectives of modern early childhood education. Independent thinking enables children to make decisions, solve problems creatively, and form their own opinions. This paper explores the psychological and pedagogical foundations of independent thinking, discusses effective methods and technologies for fostering it in preschool education, and
highlights the teacher’s role in guiding and supporting the process.