A folk tale is a good way of knowing the world by a child

Every mom wants her baby to spend time not only interesting, but also useful. That is why our grandmothers read to us in childhood fascinating tales. Years passed, but these entertaining stories have not lost their relevance. Nowadays, moms buy colorful illustrated books for their kids, in which there are old good stories, which we loved in childhood.

What is a fairy tale

For many centuries, many interesting stories were invented, but who invented them and, most importantly, for what? A folk tale is a story or a fiction that people have composed. Such narration does not have a specific author, but it reflects the character and values of the people who created it.

Usually such stories deal with the confrontation between good and evil, and positive characters always win in them. That such tales were fascinating to read, they include adventures, magic and talking animals. That is why they are read with ecstasy not only by children, but also by adult parents.

What are they needed for

Today, a folk tale is a fount of wisdom that is necessary for a little man, because he is just beginning to explore the world. Such stories help develop moral values in the child's mind , let him know what kindness is and what actions are considered bad.

In addition, when reading along with the parent, the child trains speech skills, and similar pastime of representatives of two generations makes them even closer to each other. But even in the case when the child does not know how to speak, the pictures help him to show emotion at the sight of the already familiar Kolobok, the Ryaba chicken or the people of the tower. And fairy tales, outlined in an accessible language, contribute to the development of the inner world, because it is very important for young children.

In addition, the actions of the protagonists of preschool children learn smartness and resourcefulness, which will be useful to them in their adult life, when they themselves will face difficulties. A folk tale is a real assistant in the development of a creative personality. But other than this, the baby forms humanity and sympathy for other people and animals.

What narrates Russian folk tales, cartoons and films

Each nation can boast of a collection of fables. Any such story reflects its characteristic features, which are endowed with the main characters, and they also have a habitual way of life and traditions. So, Russian folk tales, cartoons and films reveal the essence of the Slavic soul. In particular, it's simplicity of character, good nature and resourcefulness, which help to earn a good reputation and achieve happiness.

Someone may not understand what is the use of the tale about Ivan the Fool. But here the humility of the character is displayed and his unwillingness to anger, which helps to get something that cunning and cunning people can not achieve. It is these subtleties that a kid can catch, whose character is just beginning to form. Such a child can already discern the beauty of the soul and inner ugliness. It is interesting that all folk films, fairy tales, cartoons teach that friends can help out in trouble, that one must remain faithful to one's love, and that good people are happier.

List of Russian fairy tales

It is known that there are many interesting stories. But sometimes, when you try to remember them, nothing but "Kolobok" comes to mind. So now you can repeat for yourself the names of folk tales, which we so often read in childhood.

Russian fairy tales about animals are "Fox and Crane", "Wolf and the Seven Goats", "Goat and Baran", "Teremok", "Cat - gray forehead", "Rooster and Zhernivtsi", "Zaykina izbashka", "Masha and Bear". There are also fairy tales in which there is magic. They are Vasilisa the Beautiful, Snegurochka, Morozko, Sivka Burka, Pike's Wish, Ryoka Kuroka, Ivanushka and the Gray Wolf, Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka. It is noteworthy that all these folk tales, cartoons and film productions are interesting to revise and re-read again and again and each time to empathize with the heroes of the narrative.

The Legacy of Other Nations

In every country there are such tales that will entice any child and at the same time help him to better understand this or that quality. For example, Ukrainian tales are very reminiscent of their style of presentation and characters Russian fables. This is the well-known "Kozel and Baran", and "Straw Bull", "Serko", "Frost and the Wind", "Khleborob" and others.

Belarusian folklore also opens to the reader the traditions and foundations of his people. As an example, you can consider such tales: "Lost Word", "How Styopka spoke with Pan," "Pan science," "Grandma-whisper", "Two Frosts", "Alenka", "Andrew of All Wise", "Fathers Gift" , "Fox fox", "Why Badger and Fox live in holes". Of course, we did not name all fairy tales, as folk wisdom is very deep and extensive, but from each of these narrations the child will be able to make an important lesson.

To teach the child to fairy tales

Sometimes modern parents do not dare to introduce their children to such folklore. They believe that the folk tale is a foolish fiction that does not give the kid the right idea of life. They are sure that the talking animals and easy success presented in these works only bring up an unnecessary imagination.

In reality, this is an erroneous view, since children perceive the world in completely different colors. It is such a language that helps them to accept life and acquaints them with the fact that there are evil and good people, teaches them how to behave with them correctly. Also, tales say that you need to listen to your parents, what is important is to become a good person, that animals have feelings.

Since babies do not yet have logical thinking, such truths are perceived naturally and do not cause unhealthy reactions and disturbances in the psyche.

Finally, it is worth recalling what joy these fairy tales brought to you in childhood, when a grandmother or mother took a book and began to say magic words: "Once upon a time ..."