ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ НАВЫКОВ КРЕАТИВНОГО РЕШЕНИЯ ПРОБЛЕМ У УЧАЩИХСЯ НАЧАЛЬНЫХ КЛАССОВ ЧЕРЕЗ STEM-ПРОЕКТЫ: ПРАКТИЧЕСКИЙ ОПЫТ И ЭФФЕКТИВНЫЕ МЕТОДЫ

Аннотация

This article investigates the effectiveness of STEM projects in developing creative thinking and problem-solving skills among primary school students. Contemporary methodological approaches to integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into the educational process of younger schoolchildren are analyzed. The research is based on an 82 analysis of domestic and foreign literature dedicated to creativity development through project- based activities. Results demonstrate that STEM projects contribute to the formation of critical thinking, development of creative abilities, and enhancement of learning motivation. Practical recommendations for implementing STEM methodology in primary education to maximize students' creative potential development are provided. Keywords: STEM education, creative thinking, primary school, project-based learning, problem solving, educational technologies