Kirish: boshlang‘ich ta’lim bolalarning intellektual va ijtimoiy rivojlanishida hal qiluvchi bosqichdir. didaktik o‘yinlar samarali pedagogik vosita sifatida bog‘chadan maktabga o‘tish davrida ko‘prik vazifasini bajaradi va asosiy o‘quv ko‘nikmalarini shakllantirishga yordam beradi. Maqsad: boshlang‘ich ta’limda didaktik o‘yinlarning rolini tahlil qilish, ularning xotira, aqliy faoliyat va ona tilida bilim olishga ta’sirini ko‘rsatish. Materiallar va metodlar: pedagogik kuzatuv, qiyosiy tahlil va sinf mashg‘ulotlaridan amaliy misollar qo‘llanildi. didaktik o‘yinlar o‘quv va motivatsion vosita sifatida o‘rganildi. Natijalar va muhokama: tadqiqot natijalari didaktik o‘yinlar xotira va diqqat kabi kognitiv jarayonlarni kuchaytirishini, ijodkorlik va ijtimoiy muloqotni rivojlantirishini ko‘rsatdi. ular o‘quv jarayonini qiziqarli qiladi, moslashuv davrida stressni kamaytiradi va bolalarning fanlarga qiziqishini mustahkamlaydi. ona tili ta’limida o‘yinlar bolalarga lug‘at, grammatika va muloqot ko‘nikmalarini tabiiy va zavqli tarzda egallashga yordam beradi. Xulosa: didaktik o‘yinlar boshlang‘ich ta’limning ajralmas qismi hisoblanadi. ular nafaqat bilim olishni qo‘llab-quvvatlaydi, balki bolalarning har tomonlama rivojlanishiga hissa qo‘shib, ta’lim jarayonini interaktiv, samarali va ijobiy qiladi.
Introduction: primary education is a decisive stage in the intellectual and social development of children. didactic games serve as an effective pedagogical tool, bridging the transition from kindergarten to school and supporting the formation of basic learning skills. Purpose: to analyze the role of didactic games in primary education, focusing on their impact on memory, mental activity, and the acquisition of knowledge in the native language. Materials and Methods: the study applies pedagogical observation, comparative analysis, and practical examples of classroom activities. didactic games are examined as both instructional and motivational tools. Results and Discussion: findings show that didactic games enhance cognitive processes such as memory and attention, while also fostering creativity and social interaction. they make learning more engaging, reduce stress during the adaptation period, and strengthen the child’s interest in school subjects. in native language education, games help children master vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills in a natural and enjoyable way. Conclusion: didactic games are an essential component of primary education. they not only support the acquisition of knowledge but also contribute to the holistic development of the child, making the learning process interactive, effective, and emotionally positive.