MATHEMATICS THROUGH FAIRY TALES AND STORIES OR HOW TO MAKE LEARNING EXCITING FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Abstract

The article analyzes modern approaches to teaching mathematics to preschool children, particularly using of fairy tale plots and stories in order to develop the preschoolers’ mathematical skills. It explores the possibilities of integrating fairy tales into the educational process to shape concepts of numbers, measurement, geometric shapes, and spatial relationships. The effectiveness of applying interactive methods and game-based technologies in teaching mathematics through fairy tales is determined. Special attention is given to the role of storytelling games and situation modeling in reinforcing mathematical concepts in the child’s natural environment. The necessity of further research on optimal ways to incorporate fairy tales into mathematics education is substantiated, including the development of methodological recommendations and digital resources to support this process.