METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF DEVELOPING ORAL SPEECH IN PREPARATORY GROUPS THROUGH PUPPET THEATRE

Abstract

Language plays a central role in a child’s intellectual, emotional, and social development. Oral speech, in particular, forms the basis for effective communication, learning, and social interaction. For children in preparatory groups (typically ages 5–6), this period marks a critical stage in developing vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and confidence in self-expression. It is during this time that educators must apply effective, engaging, and age-appropriate methods to support and accelerate speech development.