INSTILLING A LOVE OF POETRY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS BY TEACHING THEM READING

Abstract

This article explores the role of reading instruction in developing a love for poetry among elementary school students, with a particular focus on Uzbekistan’s national curriculum and pedagogical context. By integrating poetry into reading lessons in a creative and meaningful way, educators can foster aesthetic appreciation, emotional expression, and linguistic development from an early age. The article outlines effective methods such as expressive reading, dramatization, visualization, and text-personalization strategies that make poetry more engaging and accessible to young learners. In addition, the cultural and moral values embedded in Uzbek children’s poetry are emphasized as essential components in shaping a child’s worldview.