Education of aesthetic abilities of primary school students in the process of art education

In the XXI century, more and more teachers are turning their attention to the possibilities of creative development of children, which are provided by visual activities. This educational aspect is especially important for primary school students, since during the designated period the child is at the stage of intellectual and physiological development that allows him to fully immerse himself in the world of art and express himself in it. Creative activity contributes to improving the effectiveness of the educational process in primary school through the development of fine motor skills of the child, his imagination, spatial thinking. In addition, an art lesson is an important way of aesthetic education in elementary school. At the same time, it is important for the teacher to transform the pupil from an outside observer into an active participant of the creative process. The article identifies some practical problems that a teacher faces in the process of educating aesthetic abilities in the conditions of the modern educational situation. It is noted that their solution has a pronounced relevance for the practice of art education. Strategies for educating the aesthetic abilities of primary school students based on traditional and innovative concepts of art teaching are proposed.