Development of creative self-expression of preschool children using alternative drawing

Abstract

The article reveals the pedagogical potential of visual arts as a means of creative self-expression of preschool children. The directions of the formation of aesthetic culture in the education of preschoolers, which is important in the modern educational environment, are considered; «concepts of self-expression», «creative self-expression», «personal self-expression»; the connection between the desire for recognition, self-realization of the individual and self-expression. The use of non-traditional drawing methods for the development of creative abilities of preschoolers and its impact on the general development of preschool children, which is an important part of the educational process, is substantiated; the use of art, in particular fine art, plays an important role, reflects and summarizes the emotional attitude to life in a figurative and colorful form, reveals the psychological and pedagogical foundations of the formation of the aesthetic attitude of children to art during creative activity. Methodological recommendations for the organization of the process of aesthetic education and artistic space in the preschool education institution are presented; the mechanism of using the experience of artistic and creative activities of preschool children in the process of using non-traditional techniques and alternative methods of drawing is revealed. A study of the use of non-traditional drawing techniques as a means of activating the creative self-expression of older preschool children was conducted. Peculiarities of preschool children – the first stage of real personality formation, culture formation, the ability to verbalize their life experiences and express valuable attitudes towards others, as well as the development of the ability to creatively perceive the surrounding world, as well as the tendency to self-expression that manifests itself at an early age due to the desire to freedom of movement and creative efforts. The results of the positive dynamics of the use of non-traditional drawing methods for the development of creative abilities of preschoolers are considered; artistic activity aimed at forming moral and aesthetic qualities and the foundations of artistic culture in children; owning certain artistic means of expression and using them to express one's feelings, outlook and creative ideas; providing education and learning through art. The organization of creative and developmental work with children for the purpose of forming self-expression, which consists in activating participation in various types and forms of artistic and creative activities, such as musical, artistic and speech, visual, pictorial, decorative and applied, and theatrical, is highlighted.