This article explores the scientific and pedagogical foundations for the formation of cyber hygiene and safety culture among preschool children. The aim of the study is to identify effective methods for developing digital safety skills in children through interactive games and to substantiate the possibilities for their integration into the educational process. The relevance of the research stems from the increasing exposure of children to cyber threats due to the pervasive integration of digital technologies into everyday life. Safe behavior in the digital environment, protection of personal data, and resistance to harmful content are essential for the personal, social, and intellectual development of the child.

The experimental research was conducted at Preschool №109 in Almaty with the participation of 51 children aged five. The children were divided into experimental and control groups. Their initial and final levels of skill development were assessed using the “Digital Cactus” methodology by M.A. Panfilova and adapted diagnostic game tasks based on T.G. Khramtzova’s techniques. The experimental group was engaged in a specially developed set of interactive games, including content blocks such as “Safe or Unsafe?”, “My Online Assistant,” “Create a Strong Password,” and “Digital Safety Maze.” These games were aimed at fostering children's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral competencies.

The results showed significant improvement in children’s knowledge and behavior related to digital safety. The number of children at high and medium levels increased in the experimental group, while the proportion of those at a low level