The Educational Potential of the ABC Book

In the article, the author analyzes the texts of the ABC book from the standpoint of educational opportunities. Examples of methodological methods of working with the proverbs presented in the ABC book are given, which are of great importance for understanding by first-graders the purpose of small folklore genres that contribute to the development of the moral qualities of a growing personality. The content of each lesson is devoted to a particular topic. On the basis of proverbs and small author's works of art for children with first graders, issues of relationships with friends, family, culture of behavior and ethical rules of interaction with the outside world and other people are discussed.