COOPERATION BETWEEN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF MUTUAL ACTIVITIES

The material elaborates on the essence of the social need for cooperation. The process of its appearance and development in preschool age is discussed, with an emphasis on 4 levels of the subjective position of the child towards taking the position of another child. The problem is discussed in the context of mutual artistic and practical activities among children. The dynamics of the development of this social need in preschool age is described experimentally. The motives stimulating children towards cooperation, as well as the various positions children take during cooperative activities, are also presented. The results can orient teachers towards achieving better stimulation for interactions and cooperation among children.