Developing creative abilities of primary school children using texts of different genres of children's and maternal folklore

Maternal and children’s folklore is considered as one of the unique phenomena of Russian folk culture. Particular attention is paid to the fact that the genres of oral folk art not only lay the foundations for the transmission of spiritual traditions to subsequent generations, but also contribute to the formation of a child’s national identity. The definitions of “creative abilities” as a concept are given in relation to the primary school age, since at this stage in the child’s personality a number of properties that characterize him as a creator are manifested. It is proved that the use of examples from lullabies or legends, fairy tales, proverbs and riddles broadens the horizons of children, create patriotic feelings, awakens interest in History, Literature and develops speech. The former allows developing the creative abilities of primary schoolchildren. The author dwells on the psychological, pedagogical and methodological conditions necessary for the development of creative abilities. In particular, with the help of works of oral folk art included in the process of teaching and upbringing, it is possible to develop children’s creative abilities.