GAME METHODS OF DEVELOPING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S CREATIVE ABILITIES WITHIN MUSICAL ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The article analyzes the essence of the categories “creativity” and “creative abilities”. It highlights the game methods of developing preschool children’s creative abilities within various types of musical activities, such as listening to music, singing, musical-rhythmic and musical-game activities, and playing children’s musical instruments. The approaches of V. Verkhovynets, K. Orf, Sh. Suzuki and others have been analyzed the development of children’s creative abilities in musical activities, which are successfully applied in preschool music education in Ukraine.
 Variants of musical and creative, plot and role-playing games, staging, improvisation, playing Ukrainian folk songs, collective creativity, game methods, and techniques for activating creative abilities during the creation and preparation of the author’s children’s musical “Musical and colorful fairy tale” by Hennadii Rahulin are offered. Participating in the musical children can experiment with sounds, instruments, and rhythms, and freely express their ideas and imagination.
 It is proven that game methods usage increases the effectiveness of the pedagogical process in general due to the experience of successful situations. It is emphasized that while developing children’s creative abilities while playing, it is necessary to strive for the joy of games to turn into the joys of learning about the world and encourage creativity. The article provides recommendations for teachers and parents regarding the use of game methods in the musical activities of preschool children.