Development of creativity of primary school children in curricular and extracurricular activities

the article is devoted to the discussion of the content and forms of development of creativity of primary school students in educational and extracurricular activities. The purpose of the work is to identify the features of the development of creativity of primary school students, to develop and test a program aimed at developing creativity of primary school students. The author's approach to the content of the program consists in the use of art technologies, cartoon therapy, problem and game techniques, creative activities, etc.; attention is drawn to the fact that creativity develops when students encounter various difficulties in educational activities, communication and interaction, socialization, and gain positive experience in resolving them. At primary school age, a child needs to learn to continue developing his or her abilities. The study used theoretical, empirical methods and data processing methods. The diagnostic program included a questionnaire and testing of students. The study was conducted at a rural school. The study involved 26 students – participants of the "Orlyata Rossii" program, the potential of this program in the development of creativity is considered. The revealed features of creativity development of modern children – representatives of the digital generation are of great importance in organizing educational and extracurricular work with students, interaction with parents. The results of the study can be used in training psychologists, teachers, educational advisers, counselors for school and children's health camps.

junior schoolchild, creativity, creative personality, educational activities, extracurricular activities