MESE ÉS MESEMONDÁS AZ ÖT-HAT ÉVES GYERMEKEKNÉL
FAIRY TALES AND STORYTELLING AMONG CHILDREN AGED 5–6

Summary/Abstract: This study highlights the role and significance of folk tales in the lives of children aged 5–6. Drawing on the relevant literature, it discusses the importance of listening to stories and experiencing oral storytelling, as well as the impact of tales on the development of children’s speech, emotional growth, and cognitive abilities. The study examines the types of knowledge and experiences that children are able to acquire through listening to stories and identifies those themes that most effectively capture their attention. It also addresses the selection of age-appropriate tales and offers an overview of the kinds of stories recommended for different stages of childhood. – The second part of the paper focuses on children’s storytelling and story-listening habits within the family environment. It briefly discusses the role of the family in child development while exploring the extent to which story-listening is present in everyday family life. The research provides insight into the frequency of children’s exposure to stories, reveals what stories parents tell their children, and examines the rituals and practices associated with story-listening.

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