The value of the area of entertaining mathematics in the process of formation of elementary mathematical concepts in preschool children

The article attempts to reveal the meaning of entertaining mathematics in the process of formation of elementary mathematical concepts in preschool children. Creation of a special subject-developing environment, providing children with a complex of entertaining mathematical material in their own cognitive and gaming activities, the use of special methods of management contributes to the growth of self-reliance and cognitive activity of children, as well as increases the motivation of preschool children in this activity.