Theoretical‑methodological problems of designing and modeling the educational content in the development of musical‑creative and creative abilities of younger schoolchildren by means of sand animation

Introduction. The article explores the theoretical-methodological difficulties associated with the development and modeling of educational content aimed at developing musical-creative and creative abilities in younger schoolchildren through sand animation. The problems of designing and modeling educational content for the development of musical-creative abilities of younger schoolchildren through sand animation are of paramount importance. Purpose setting. The aim is to study the theoretical-methodological problems of designing and modeling the content of education in the development of musical, creative and creative abilities of younger schoolchildren by means of sand animation in extracurricular activities of educational organizations. The influence of emotional criteria in the development of musical-creative abilities of younger schoolchildren through sand animation. Methodology and methods of the study. A number of general scientific research methods were used in this study. The key ones were the analysis of existing studies, observation, systematic organization of data and generalization of general conclusions. Results. The results obtained confirm that without a deep understanding of the theoretical-methodological foundations, the integration of sand animation into education may be superficial and ineffective. The importance of studying these issues is great, as they form the basis for using sand animation as a tool for musical-creative development. Conclusion. Solving theoretical-methodological problems is a prerequisite for unlocking the potential of sand animation as a tool for developing musical-creative and creative abilities of younger schoolchildren.

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