This article explores the importance of didactic games in enhancing both the moral and intellectual development of students. It emphasizes the integration of interactive learning strategies within classroom environments to support students’ cognitive growth and moral understanding. The research highlights that well-designed didactic games foster active learning, empathy, critical thinking, and ethical behavior, particularly among primary school students. The study also analyzes different types of didactic games, their structure, and their psychological and pedagogical implications.

didactic games, moral development, intellectual development, active learning, critical thinking, primary education.

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