MORAL EDUCATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH THE FORMATION OF NATIONAL TRADITIONS AND VALUES
Abstract
Moral education in early childhood plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s personality, social behavior, and value system. Preschool age is considered a sensitive period for the formation of basic moral qualities such as kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and empathy. This article examines the importance of integrating national traditions, customs, and cultural values into the moral education of preschool children. Special attention is given to the role of family, preschool educational institutions, and educators in transmitting moral norms and national values through daily activities, games, storytelling, folk traditions, and celebrations. The study highlights that national traditions and cultural heritage serve as effective pedagogical tools for fostering moral consciousness, social adaptation, and a sense of belonging among children. The article also analyzes modern pedagogical approaches and methods that support value-based education in preschool settings while preserving cultural identity. The findings emphasize that the systematic use of national traditions in moral education contributes to the holistic development of preschool children and strengthens their moral, emotional, and social competencies.