Keyword: «spatial thinking»

The article provides a theoretical justification of the methodological foundations of the formation and development of spatial thinking in younger schoolchildren when teaching mathematics; describes the content of the work on identifying the initial level of spatial thinking development in 1st grade students using diagnostic techniques. A selection of tasks and exercises on the formation of spatial thinking in younger schoolchildren is proposed.

The article examines the importance of developing spatial thinking among younger schoolchildren in the process of teaching educational robotics as part of extracurricular activities. Spatial thinking is a key element in children's learning and development, especially in today's world of educational demands. Robotics classes help children develop critical thinking, logic, and creativity in problem solving.

The article discusses the theoretical foundations and practical aspects of the development of spatial thinking in younger schoolchildren. The article analyzes various approaches to the definition of spatial thinking, its key characteristics and features of formation in primary school age. Special attention is paid to the role of interdisciplinary integration of mathematics and technology in the development of spatial thinking.