Key words: moral values, Oral folk literature, proverbs, people.
Summary
Thus, examples of folklore in third-grade textbooks serve not only to develop artistic and aesthetic taste but also to instill national and spiritual values in children. Through folklore, students become familiar with the way of life, morals, and national values of their people, and shape their identity based on these values. This is of great importance for preserving national identity in the future and raising citizens devoted to their homeland and people. It can be noted that examples of folklore provided in third-grade textbooks serve both to develop students' thinking and imagination and to foster the assimilation of national and spiritual values. Through these examples, children learn such qualities as respect for parents, love for their homeland, friendship, and hard work. Furthermore, their worldview is shaped, and their outlook on life is transformed.
