Value and sense component of books content for primary school children

Background. The article emphasizes the importance of forming stable moral principles in children in the context of the uncertainty of modern moral guidelines. In this regard, literature is not only a source of knowledge, but also an important means of transmitting values that contribute to the development of qualities such as compassion, empathy, and social responsibility.

The authors set out to analyze and identify the main values and meanings embedded in children's literature, based on the results of a survey conducted among younger schoolchildren. The novelty of the work lies in the integration of theoretical foundations related to value-semantic content and empirical data, which emphasizes the importance of conscious choice of literary works for the formation of key values in primary school children. The study focuses on specific values, such as friendship, hard work, and responsibility, as well as their reflection in contemporary books available to children. In this context, the work offers new approaches for educators and parents, allowing them to more purposefully select literature that contributes to the upbringing and harmonious development of the child's personality.

Materials and methods. For this study, we analyze the data collected from normative documents, psychological, pedagogical and methodological literature, and works of fiction. We used questionnaire survey about primary school children's reading preferences.

Results. The research broadens horizons for primary school teachers, parents of younger students, students receiving pedagogical education and all those who strive to instill in children a deep and meaningful attitude to literature. Detailed study of literary works allows not only to deepen the educational process, but also to inspire children to think, forming their internal moral guidelines.

Scope of application. The results of the study can be useful both while primary school teachers training and in practice – while teaching literature lessons and conducting extracurricular activities with primary school children. During them younger students will be learning to work with children's books.