MENTAL AND MORAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN THROUGH LABOR ACTIVITY

The period between the ages of 3 and 7 is considered one of the most important stages in the formation of a child’s personality. During this stage, labor activity plays a significant role in the intellectual, moral, social, and physical development of children. Labor serves as an educational tool that helps children develop independence, responsibility, discipline, and respect for others. It also contributes to the formation of work habits, cooperation skills, and social awareness. This article examines the importance of labor education in preschool children, its main goals and tasks, and the pedagogical conditions necessary for organizing labor activities effectively. Special attention is given to self-service, nature-based work, and manual labor as essential forms of preschool labor education. The study highlights that properly guided labor activity supports children’s mental development and moral upbringing while preparing them psychologically for future social and professional life.