Formation of Social and Communication Skills at Children
with Mental Disabilities by Means of Theatrical Activities
The paper is intended for the formation of social and communication skills of children with mental
disabilities by means of theatrical activity. The authors analyze the physiological and psychological
characteristics of such children, and summarize the experience of using theatrical games in the upbring-
ing and development of children. Theatrical games develop children’s thinking and creative abilities,
help children enter into conversation, explain theatrical content, demonstrating the role of the game
through imitation, intonation and physical gestures. Children with mental disabilities should be able to
overcome difficulties in learning the curriculum and the teacher provides psychological assistance using
emotional exercises, exercises to develop social and communication skills. For example, actions with
sculptural objects, plot compositions: «Collecting Flowers», «Playing with Water», «Playing with Honey»
activate the development of imagination. Figuratively, rhythmic and dance exercises form the skills of
physical movement, and rhythmic exercises with musical instruments teach children rhythmic patterns.
Taking into account the physical and emotional state of pupils, the movement is combined with a little
relaxation, which can be used both in the classroom as well as after classes. The positive emotional
background of rhythmic lessons with children creates a favorable «positive situation» for the formation of
personal qualities, self-esteem, activity, dedication and creative activity.
Key words: children with limited mental abilities, social and communication skills, theatrical play,
creative abilities, facial expressions, intonation, physical movements.
ISSN 2520-2634 Journal of Educational Sciences. №3 (56). 2018
eISSN 2520-2650
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Сатова А.К., Ингайбекова Т.А.
Сатова А.К.
1
, Ингайбекова Т.А.
2
1
профессор
2
докторант, e-mail.ru: tolkyn.amangeldi@inbox.ru
Казахский национальный педагогический университет имени Абая, Казахстан, г. Алматы
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