Abstract
This article examines the role of project-based activities in developing research competence among primary school students. In the modern education system, independent inquiry and mastery of scientific research skills are among the key requirements. The study analyzes the effectiveness of the project method, based on L. S. Vygotsky’s theory of developmental learning and John Dewey’s theory of experiential education. The article also highlights the specific features of the project method in fostering research competence and its significance in strengthening interdisciplinary connections. Concrete examples of project-based learning applications are provided, demonstrating its impact on developing students’ critical thinking and independent work skills. The research findings confirm the relevance of widely implementing the project method to develop research skills in the primary education system.