Abstract. Didactic games play a crucial role in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes in elementary school classrooms. This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating didactic games into lesson plans and explores their impact on the development of critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. Based on a four-week experimental study in a primary school, results reveal that using didactic games significantly improves student motivation and academic performance. The study concludes that such games are an effective pedagogical tool for fostering a collaborative and interactive learning environment.