GAME ACTIVITY AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING COGNITIVE INTEREST IN CHILDREN WITH MENTALLY RELATED DEVELOPMENT

Abstract. The article describes the problem of the development of cognitive interest in children with mental retardation. It is emphasized that cognitive interests and abilities of this category of preschoolers have their own specifics and are not well developed. In this regard, gaming activities are carried out as the main means of forming the cognitive interests of children with developmental delay.

Key words: cognitive interest, mental retardation, play activity, preschool child

Atyugeeva Ainara – master student of the direction of preparation 44.04.03 – Special (defectological) education, focus «Pedagogy and psychology of inclusive education» of the North Caucasus Federal University, Stavropol.

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Scientific adviser – Solovieva Olga – Doctor of Psychology, Professor of the Department of Correctional Psychology and Pedagogy, North Caucasus Federal University, Stavropol

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