In modern education, the development of soft skills among primary school students is of particular importance,
as these skills contribute to their successful social adaptation, cognitive development and personal growth. This
study is aimed at identifying opportunities for integrating national values into the process of forming soft skills
in primary school students. The analysis of educational strategies of the countries (Finland, Japan, South Korea,
USA, China, India) is carried out and the experience of the Republic of Kazakhstan in this context is considered.
The key national values of Kazakhstan (language, traditions, family values, historical memory, national games,
religious and spiritual norms, respect for nature) and their impact on the development of soft skills such as critical
thinking, emotional intelligence, communicative and social abilities are identified. The research is based on the
methods of conceptual analysis, comparative analysis of educational systems, and methods of systematization
and classification. In the course of the work, effective pedagogical methods were identified, including projectbased learning with an ethnocultural component, role-playing, mentoring, folk games and the study of national
literature. The results of the study confirm that the inclusion of national values in the educational process not
only promotes the development of soft skills, but also strengthens the national identity of students, making their
education more meaningful and appropriate to the socio-cultural context of Kazakhstan. The results obtained
can be useful for teachers, methodologists and developers of educational programs when creating innovative
methods for the formation of soft skills in younger schoolchildren.