UTILIZING FOLK ORAL LITERATURE IN EDUCATING PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

Abstract

Abstract:  This article explores the role of folk oral literature in the education and upbringing of preschool-aged children. Folk tales, proverbs, songs, and riddles have long been integral to cultural transmission and value formation in societies. Incorporating these oral traditions into preschool education enhances children's language development, moral understanding, creativity, and cultural identity. The study examines how folk oral literature can be effectively integrated into early childhood curricula to foster cognitive, emotional, and social growth. The benefits of this approach include improved listening skills, increased imagination, and strengthened connections to cultural heritage.