The development of creative abilities in preschool and primary school children: theoretical and methodological grounds
In this article, the author reveals the agenda of developing creative abilities in children of preschool and primary school age from the standpoint of theoretical and methodological foundations. Creative abilities as a phenomenon of psychological and pedagogical science are covered. The analysis of the theory of the issue is given, the statements of teachers and psychologists on this issue are revealed. The approaches to understanding the category of abilities are highlighted. The factors of forming any kind of abilities in a person are described. The aspects of the development of creative abilities are considered. Criteria for creativity are defined. The levels of development of creative abilities in children of preschool and primary school age are characterized.