Pedagogical Potential of Using Geometric Figures in Developing Spatial Imagination

This article examines the pedagogical foundations and effective methods of using geometric figures to develop spatial imagination among primary school students. Spatial imagination is a key cognitive skill essential for mathematics, technology, engineering, and practical everyday tasks, and visual–geometric materials serve as a fundamental tool in its formation. The paper provides a systematic analysis of the psychological, didactic, and methodological aspects of working with geometric figures. The role of interactive methods, manipulative materials, modeling activities, the STEAM approach, and digital technologies in fostering spatial thinking is explored from a scientific perspective.