Androshchuk O. Development of creative abilities older preschoolers by means of computer games

The work is devoted to the development of creative abilities in senior preschool children by the means of computer games. The theoretical approaches for the study have been determined, the criteria (creative ease, creative originality, creative flexibility, creative productivity, creative imagination), indicators and levels (very high, high, average, low, very low) of development of creative skills in senior preschool children have been substantiated. The study has revealed the prevalence of middle and low levels of development and gender differences in the development of creative abilities in senior preschool children. The psychological and pedagogical conditions for the effective usage of computer games in order to develop the creative abilities in senior preschool children have been theoretically substantiated. The model of the program for the development of creative abilities in senior preschool children by the means of computer games (arcade, logical, adventure, strategy, turn-based strategy), selected according to the criteria of creative abilities has been developed and tested, and the efficiency and necessity of implementing the author's program in the practice of pre-school establishments have been proven. Methodical recommendations for parents, psychologists and employees of pre-school establishments regarding the development of creative abilities in senior preschool children by the means of computer games have been developed.