The potential of cartoon animation for developing motivation and unlocking creative potential in primary school children

The aim of the research is to determine the impact of cartoon animation on learning motivation and the unfolding of creative potential in primary school children. The article analyzes methodological approaches to defining the concept of “creative potential”. Within the framework of an integrative approach, creative potential is presented as a multicomponent system encompassing key aspects such as creative abilities (convergent and divergent thinking, imagination) and personality traits (motivation, volitional qualities, creativity, and emotional activity). It is noted that within the organizational conditions of implementing the proposed animation program in primary schools, it is necessary to shift the emphasis toward the creative self-realization of pupils rather than the acquisition of technical skills and abilities. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the systematization of the psycho-pedagogical conditions for implementing animation programs, as well as the assessment of the influence of animation-making classes on the creative potential and learning motivation of younger pupils. During a formative experiment, an animation program based on the principles of activity, consciousness, and visualization was implemented. As a result of the study, using J. Renzulli’s Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students (adapted by L. V. Popova), it was established that systematic classes in cartoon animation have a significant positive impact on the level of creative potential and intrinsic learning motivation in primary school children.