this article examines the specific manifestations of innovative thinking in preschool children. While the concept of innovative thinking is often associated with adults and complex problem-solving, its nascent forms are clearly observable during early childhood. The article explores how innovative thinking in preschoolers manifests through their play, creative activities, problem-solving approaches, and interactions with the environment. Key indicators discussed include originality in ideas, flexibility in thinking, curiosity, the ability to transform familiar objects or ideas, and a proactive approach to challenges. Understanding these specific manifestations is crucial for educators and parents to identify and nurture the foundational elements of innovative thinking from an early age, thereby fostering future creativity and adaptability.

innovative thinking, preschool children, manifestations, creativity, play, problem-solving, originality, flexibility, curiosity, early childhood development.

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