Traditional and innovative approaches to the development of creative imagination in older preschool children

the article discusses the use of both traditional and innovative methods of working with children in order to develop their creative imagination. The concept of «creative imagination» is analyzed, its specificity is determined, and the characteristic features peculiar to older preschool children are highlighted. This paper examines the traditional methods and techniques used by preschool educators to develop creative imagination in older preschool children. Special attention is paid to such types of activities as visual arts, construction, theatrical games, musical activities and verbal creativity. The importance of integrating innovative pedagogical tools into the educational process is also emphasized. This is necessary to increase the level of formation of creative imagination in older preschool children. The use of modern technologies and techniques makes the learning process more interesting and effective, and also contributes to the comprehensive development of the child's personality. These include classes in a cartoon studio, the use of interactive equipment, 3D modeling, and robotics. In addition, the paper presents the results of a practical study aimed at studying the impact of the use of such technologies on improving the development of creative imagination in older preschool children and confirming the effectiveness of the implementation of classes in a cartoon studio in the educational process to improve this mental process in older preschool children.

creative imagination, preschool children, traditional methods, innovative approaches, cartoon studio