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Мястото на музикално-ритмическата игра в детската градина (програмните системи за четвърта възрастова група)
The Place of Rhythmic Games in the Music Education Programmes for Kindergarten (Fourth Age Group)

Author(s): Stoyanna V. Valcheva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, Preschool education
Published by: Шуменски университет »Епископ Константин Преславски«
Keywords: rhythmic games; kindergarten; music education; preschool age; pedagogical interaction; musical development; integrated approach

Summary/Abstract: The paper explores the role of rhythmic games in music education programs for the fourth age group in Bulgarian kindergartens. It highlights the pedagogical benefits of integrating rhythm-based activities into early childhood education, with a focus on musicality, motor coordination, and emotional expression. The analysis includes a review of selected educational systems and their alignment with national standards. Rhythmic games are identified as a key interactive tool for achieving the goals of preschool musical upbringing through play and movement.

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