Keyword: «psycho-gymnastics»

The authors of the article present a psychological analysis of children’s fears at senior preschool age, motivated by empirical research. The basis for setting the goals of the study was the hypothetical assumption that psycho-gymnastics may be an effective means of correcting fears in senior preschool children belonging to the category of acquired (imposed). The results of the experiment confirmed the hypothesis.

The article deals with the problem of correction of social (life) competencies in children of primary school age with mental retardation by means of psycho-gymnastics in the context of inclusive education. Thanks to psycho-gymnastic classes, children with mental retardation gain experience of favorable interaction and the psychological foundation for successful socialization.