PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION'S INTRODUCTION TO THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE

Preschool education plays a vital role in forming children's cognitive abilities and worldview. One of the most intriguing themes for early education is the universe, which naturally stimulates curiosity in young minds. Despite the growing focus on STEM education, limited practical frameworks exist for age-appropriate pedagogical strategies to introduce complex cosmic concepts to preschoolers. This study employs a qualitative analysis of pedagogical literature and observational practices, highlighting visual aids, interactive games, early science experiments, and excursions as effective methods for conveying scientific ideas. Findings indicate that integrating visual and game-based methods with simple scientific models significantly improves comprehension, interest, and engagement among children. Preschoolers exposed to structured cosmic education showed enhanced observational skills, logical thinking, and an emerging scientific worldview. This study suggests that a targeted, age-sensitive approach to teaching universal concepts in preschool settings can lay the foundation for future scientific curiosity and environmental awareness. Adapting such methods within the Uzbek preschool framework can further align national educational goals with global pedagogical innovations.