This study explores how a creatively organized educational environment contributes to the development of independent thinking in primary school students. Unlike traditional approaches that are mainly based on memorization, this research emphasizes learning conditions that stimulate curiosity, reflection, and student initiative. The study is based on pedagogical observation and practical teaching experience in primary classrooms where inquiry-based learning, problem situations, group discussions, and creative assignments were applied. The results indicate that when students learn in a supportive, flexible, and interactive environment, their ability to think independently, justify their answers, and propose multiple solutions significantly improves. The study concludes that a creative educational environment is a key pedagogical condition for developing independent thinking in early education.
Developing Independent Thinking of Primary School Students Through the Organization of a Creative Educational Environment
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