COMBINATION OF THE ART OF ORIGAMI WITH UKRAINIAN TRADITIONS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL

Abstract

The article defines the essence and types of traditions, analyzes scientific approaches to their content and significance in the education of the younger generation. The features and specifics of the art of origami are revealed; the history of the formation and development of this art is analyzed; the aspects of introduction into the educational process of primary school for the in-depth study of national traditions are highlighted. It is described how the technique of origami in combination with Ukrainian traditions has an emotional impact on students, increases their self-confidence, educates their positive traits and qualities, which are extremely important for the formation of a harmonious person. Emphasis is placed on the need to use origami in elementary school classes, during lessons (literature, mathematics, drawing, and others). showed that through the system of traditions, each nation continues itself, reproduces its own spiritual culture, character, and psychology. The culture of the Ukrainian people is their inner world, spiritual principle, magical strings of the heart. The customs, traditions, and rites of Ukrainians reflect moral values, mentality and history, life wisdom, and worldview, which can and should be supplemented and demonstrated with the help of various other forms, means, and traditions. The importance of origami as one of the educational tools for younger schoolchildren is indicated and the advantages of this art form are described. Further ways and prospects of using origami in combination with traditional forms of working with students for the formation of a nationally conscious citizen of Ukraine are outlined.