Today, parents are offered a huge number of different methods. early development children. And the author of each method convinces that thanks to his training program, the child will grow up to be a child prodigy who will delight his parents not only with a high level of intelligence, but also with excellent health. True, for this you will have to make some efforts in order to interest the child in activities.

Today, parents are offered a huge number of different early development methods children. And the author of each method convinces that thanks to his training program, the child will grow up to be a child prodigy who will delight his parents not only with a high level of intelligence, but also with excellent health. True, for this you will have to make some efforts in order to interest the child in activities.

But there are also such techniques, the main goal of which is not to stimulate the child’s intelligence, but to harmoniously and natural development. One of such systems is the Zheleznovs’ technique, which is based on feeding educational material V game form.

Let us immediately emphasize that in the process of practicing this method, your child will not enrich his mind with encyclopedic knowledge. He will not learn to count and write. But he will become much happier, more cheerful, more sociable and more self-confident. Agree, this is worth a lot.

A few words about the Zheleznovs

An experienced teacher with a conservatory education, Sergei Stanislavovich and a young music teacher Ekaterina Sergeevna Zheleznov (father and daughter) are co-authors of a unique early development methods "Music with Mom", which was examined by the Federal Council and was awarded a diploma from the State Duma of the Russian Federation. Today, this is practically the only domestic technique that is extremely popular not only in Russia, but also in other countries of the world.

In the 90s of the last century, Sergei Zheleznov began work on creating a method that would allow identifying musically gifted children and preparing them for admission to music schools. However, in the process of work, the understanding came that for most parents the primary task is not raising a new Mozart or Paganini, but general development child and his good mood. Therefore, Zheleznov thought about creating a fundamentally new methodology that would make it possible to turn traditional music lessons into funny Games saturated with learning elements. Subsequently, his daughter Ekaterina Sergeevna joined the work of Sergei Zheleznov, who not only actively participated in the creation of a new technique, but complemented the early developments of her father.

The result of the dedicated work (precisely selfless, since all the material had to be written “from scratch”) of two innovative teachers was early musical development , called "Music with Mom." Why this name? Because in this method, mothers are given the main role of a musical mentor and playmate.

Features of the Zheleznovs’ technique

Over the course of many years of research, psychologists have found that music classes have a positive effect on the psychomotor, intellectual and social development of children. It was also noted that musical and rhythmic games develop children’s ability to concentrate and perceive information. It was these observations of specialists that were taken as a theoretical basis. Zheleznov's methods.

The main difference between this methodology and other development programs is that music is not only a “goal”, but also a “means”. That is, the child does not just listen to music, learns to play musical instruments and develops his hearing. Music is used as effective tool training, determining the rhythm and tempo of movements, suggesting the image and actions that need to be performed.

Active role-playing and finger games, gymnastics and dancing, singing and playing children's musical and noise instruments - these activities give children sincere pleasure, and at the same time help:

• improve overall physical development;
• develop musical ear and memory;
• develop communication skills;
• teach the child to make independent decisions, find compromises, and act in a team.

In parallel with this, the child’s speech apparatus, gross and fine motor skills are actively developing. And all this is perceived by the child as an exciting game, during which you can run, play pranks and scream.

How are classes conducted using the Zheleznov method?

Classes according to the Zheleznov system is a whole range of activities that includes:

• dancing;
• listening to music;
• finger gymnastics;
• singing;
• playing musical and noise instruments;
• different types of games.

As a rule, classes are held in groups of 5-8 children 1-2 times a week. However, individual lessons are also possible, both in early development studios and at home. The duration of classes depends on the age of the child: for children under two years old - 30-35 minutes, from 2 to 3 years old - 30-45 minutes, from 3 to 5 years old - 45 minutes.

The lessons themselves proceed approximately as follows: an audio recording (or video recording) of a funny children's song is turned on, which the child sings and, at the same time, does exercises. This is how the physical education session goes. Then finger games can come into play: mom or dad show the child what to do, and the child, accompanied by the appropriate song, must repeat the actions of the parents (or teacher). Then you can turn on the “alphabet nursery rhyme” for your child, where the authors of the method have written a fascinating nursery rhyme for each letter.

Sergei and Ekaterina Zheleznov We have written a whole series of funny and playful songs, musical and finger games, which can be used both as independent developmental material and as an addition to classes on the main development methodology (for example, the Zheleznovs’ method of early musical development very well complements classes on the Montessori method).

Disadvantages of the Zheleznovs’ technique

Neither parents who are actively introducing the Zheleznovs’ method into their child’s life, nor experts have identified any serious and significant shortcomings of this method. However, monitoring of specialized parent forums revealed some comments directly to methodological material. Some parents noted that:

• some poems and songs cannot be remembered and repeated by young children, that is, they are quite difficult for them to perceive;
• since each song is accompanied by instructions that clearly state what and how the child needs to do, children have virtually no opportunity for improvisation;
• Most of the songs are too similar, so some children quickly get bored with them and become bored.

Modern parents are often concerned about the development of their children. Which early development center should I go to, which method should I choose? In order to decide, it is best to briefly study the main points of these methods and choose the one that best suits the wishes of the parents and the character traits of the child.

The essence of the Zheleznovs’ technique

The developmental methodology of Sergei and Ekaterina Zheleznov is one of the most universal in this regard. It does not involve teaching a child any specific area of ​​knowledge (reading, writing, etc.), but, on the contrary, contributes to general development and, thanks to this, is suitable even for children under one year old. The Zheleznovs’ method includes exercises, educational songs, finger and gesture games, and much more.

The key point in classes using the Zheleznovs’ method is the musical approach. Initially, its authors tried to introduce teaching the basics of musical literacy to children aged 3-5 years, but this idea did not justify itself, but was successfully transformed into developmental activities based on music. Logorhythmics by Zheleznova has enormous benefits for the development of a child, namely:

• develops a sense of rhythm and musical abilities;
• develops fine motor skills;
• has a beneficial effect on the formation of speech skills;
• has a healing effect on the baby’s health;
• strengthens the muscles of the back and neck, spine, promotes the formation of beautiful posture;
• instills the skill of listening and following what parents or educators say, and concentrating;
• teaches how to communicate with peers and adults;
• brings the child closer to his parents, since classes are conducted according to the “baby + mother” system.

Zheleznova's finger games

These games can be interesting for both children 2-3 years old and babies aged 6 months and older. At first, choose simple games - small quatrains that are sung to music or heard in a recording. Learn these funny rhymes with your child, massage his fingers (play massage), show him how to do this or that exercise correctly, and try to get the child to do it himself. Captivate your child with a fairy tale in which he himself participates - this will be much more interesting for him, and the effect of such activities will be, accordingly, much greater.

Outdoor games of the Zheleznovs

Outdoor games include musical exercises, warm-ups, and all kinds of games with objects (bell, drum, tambourine, various bright assistant toys). The advantage of the Zheleznovs’ method is that you can conduct both group classes in a team and individual ones: just you and your child. You can study in this way at least every day by purchasing Zheleznov’s manuals (discs) and building training according to your own plan, or simply selecting similar examples of lessons. Here is one such example.

Alternate these activities, fantasize, improvise. Always speak and sing with expression and pronounce your words clearly. Make it interesting for your child to study so that he looks forward to these lessons. Conduct classes regularly, every day, and only at a time when the child is in a good mood (slept, well-fed, alert and cheerful). Don't force your baby to do exercises he doesn't like. Let early development lessons using the Zheleznovs’ method bring you and your baby only joy from working together and communicating!

Father and daughter - Zheleznov Sergey Stanislavovich and Ekaterina Sergeevna are the authors of the program and methodological developments early musical development “Music with Mom.” They have released a wide variety of audio and video discs with cheerful music, beautiful melodies, simple songs, bright performances, aimed at developing the musical abilities and absolute hearing of children almost from their very birth. The “Music with Mom” technique is popular in many countries around the world.

Sergey Stanislavovich - a teacher with a conservatory education, led practice in pedagogical universities for several years, taught in children's music schools in Moscow for 10 years, and led the early musical development studio “Music with Mom” for more than 20 years.

Ekaterina Sergeevna in 2003 she graduated from music pedagogical college No. 7 "Maroseyka", specializing in conductor and music director. In 2007 - Moscow State Pedagogical University, Faculty of Preschool Pedagogy and Psychology, specialization - music teacher and methodologist.

Since 2008 – postgraduate student at the Academy for Advanced Training and Retraining of Education Workers. Currently, Ekaterina is a teacher-methodologist at the early musical development studio “Music with Mom”.

Creation of the “Music with Mom” method

The “Music with Mom” method began to take shape in the early 90s of the last century. At the beginning, the purpose of this technique was to identify and develop the musical abilities of children 3–5 years old and prepare them for entry into music schools. During the lessons, the children sang and played notes on keyboard instruments.

But not all children were ready to study music so seriously. Most parents strived and strive for the overall development of their children, and from the very beginning early age and advocates for those to receive positive emotions in the learning process. But at that time it turned out that there were practically no ready-made materials for classes with children of such an early age.

Then the Zheleznovs themselves began to compose funny play songs, musical exercises and arrange folk nursery rhymes. As a result, such creative work and the “Music with Mom” method began to take shape, understandable even to the youngest children.

A characteristic feature of this technique is a game form of presenting educational material, complex nature, accessibility and practicality of use, which turns music lessons into a fun educational game.

Fun, musical and rhythmic activities:

Useful for the all-round harmonious development of the personality of children.

They develop an ear for music, rhythm and memory, active speech, emotionality, attentiveness, creativity, fine and gross motor skills, as well as auditory, visual, tactile abilities to perceive information and concentrate attention.

They improve overall physical development, strengthen the muscle corset, and form posture.

Strengthen the nervous system and prevent childhood nervousness.

Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Develop the ability to interact in a team, achieving mutual understanding and compromise.

They accelerate the exchange of information between the left and right hemispheres, as a result of which the processes of perception, recognition, and thinking are stimulated. In general, children who study music are ahead of their peers in intellectual, social, and psychomotor development.

Principles of the technique

1. Parental participation in the lesson is recognized as necessary and important; forms of participation should be creative and varied.

2. Music becomes clearer and more interesting for children through movement. Therefore, the basis of musical activity for children aged one year and older should be dancing, gesturing, outdoor games and playing music, etc.

3. It is necessary to use phonograms in work, since without them the teacher does not have the opportunity to participate in games and dances, or actively help children while playing a musical instrument. Thanks to phonograms, parents have the opportunity to develop and entertain their children not only in class, but also at home.

4. The criterion for creating sound materials and tasks should be their traditional nature, as well as the interest and pleasure of children.

5. The music should be either classical, but at the same time bright and imaginative, or modern dance, but at the same time really good.

6. Early acquaintance with the musical keyboard and playing the easiest songs with singing along is still recognized, although unconventional, but useful and interesting for children from 2-3 years old.

Series of discs for kids

Discs are intended for children preschool age from their very birth.

In many albums, after singing the song, notes sound. Thus, children will be able to quickly master musical literacy. After the songs there is a melody, the so-called karaoke version, to which mother and baby can sing independently. Discs with lullabies - Russian folk lullabies in traditional performance, complemented by the sounds of living nature - “Bayushki-Bayu”, “Sleep, child”, “Come, cat”, etc. Discs with nursery rhymes - provide fun communication with adults, promote physical, emotional and intellectual development the smallest ones - “Potyagushki”, “Water off a Goose”, “Horned Goat”, “Aty-Bati”, etc. Finger game discs - develop speech and fine motor skills, children receive a variety of sensory impressions, they develop attentiveness and the ability to concentrate - “Knock, current, spider”, “Monkeys”, “Bees”, “Piglets”, “Worms”, “Snail”, “ Fish", "Crab", "Gloves".

(Palms lie on your knees or table. The fingers, bending, pull the palm towards you
(movement of a crawling caterpillar)).

One two three four five,
The worms went for a walk.
One two three four five
The worms went for a walk.
Suddenly a crow runs up
(We walk along the table with the index and middle fingers (the remaining fingers are pressed to the palm)).

She nods her head
(We fold our fingers into a pinch and swing them up and down)

Croaks: “Here comes lunch!”
(We open our palm, moving away thumb down and the rest up)

Lo and behold -
(We spread our hands)

and there are no worms!
(Clench our fists and press them to our chest.)

Discs with outdoor games – round dances, marches, dance movements, blind man’s buff, tag teach kids to become more aware various situations and roles, make decisions, achieve mutual understanding, compromise, develop emotionality, imagination, memory, coordination of movements and rhythm, ear for music and communication skills - “Cat and Mouse”, “Who Lives in the Mansion”, “Scarecrow”, “Hunter” and the hare”, “Left and right”, “Hide and seek”, “Like kittens”, etc. Discs with songs and dramatizations - are accompanied by the display of toys and simple gestures, which contributes to the comprehensive development of musical abilities, and also develops the child’s memory and attention - “Our Hands”, “We’re Going, We’re Going”, “Two Cats”, “My Umbrella”, etc. Take the bear in your arms To play you will need a toy - a teddy bear. The child performs movements in accordance with the lyrics of the song:

Take the bear in your arms and raise it higher,
Wave one little paw over Mom's head.
Put the bear on the floor and go for a walk alone,
Walk around the room and then come back to him.
The bear sat and waited, did not run away,
Take him in your arms and hug him tightly.
The bear wants to sleep, the bear needs to be rocked to sleep,
“Bay-bye, bye-bye, hurry up and fall asleep.

Discs with physical education lessons (gesture and imitation games) - form motor skills, promoting good physical development, are a means of preventing cardiovascular diseases and neuroses. They develop hearing, vision, speech memory, sense of rhythm, sustained attention, speed of reaction and provide a good mood. The exercises are collected in special complexes, united by a game plot, and include walking, running, bending, turning, squats - “Balls”, “Frogs”, “Bus”, “Sparrows”, “Clock”, etc.

In giraffes

During the chorus, children point their fingers at the corresponding parts of the body.

1. Giraffes have spots, spots, spots, spots everywhere (2 times)
Chorus (clap our palms all over the body, showing the spots).
On the forehead, ears, neck, elbows,
Found on noses, bellies, knees and socks.

2. Elephants have folds, folds, folds, folds everywhere. (2 times)
Chorus ("collecting folds" - pinching himself)

3. Kittens have fur, fur, fur, fur everywhere. (2 times)
Chorus (we stroke the whole body, imitating fur).

4. And the zebra has stripes, there are stripes everywhere (2 times)
Chorus (we run our fingers or the edge of our palm along the body, depicting stripes).

Discs with fairy tales and noisemakers for onomatopoeia and playing music on noise and children's instruments. Develop speech, attention, auditory memory, fine motor skills and imagination - “The Cowardly Hare”, “Winter in the Forest”, “Dance for the Mouse”, “Rain and Rainbow”, “Terrible Puff”, “Wind”, “Concert in the Kitchen or whose voice is better”, etc. Mouse story In the fall, mice ran back and forth all day, collecting food for the winter. (drum fingers on a drum or empty box) And finally, beautiful white snowflakes began to fall from the sky. (play the metallophone or knock on several glasses with a spoon)

They covered the frozen ground with a fluffy white blanket, and soon small footprints of mouse paws appeared on this snow.
(play a triangle or knock with a spoon on an empty glass bottle hanging by the neck)

The mice hid in their holes, where they had a lot of food.
They gnawed nuts
(play on wooden spoons)

gnawed grains
(play the rubel or comb)

And they made warm nests for themselves out of straw.
(rustle paper)

They especially loved to feast on sweet roots.
(scratch the drum head or board)

And outside, snow fell on the ground every day
(play the metallophone or knock on glasses with a spoon)
The wind was rustling (blowing into a bottle)

And over the mouse holes there was a big, big snowdrift.

But the mice felt very good under the snow in warm holes.
(play the xylophone or drum our fingers on an empty box).

Discs with play massages – when performing a massage, children perform a variety of movements with their fingers and hands, which develops large and fine motor skills well. When children are given a massage, it provides them with sensory development(they evaluate cold and heat, the nature of the touch, the direction of movement, the force of pressure, the smoothness or roughness of the material). Children perceive voice intonations, text content, musical timbres and noises, tempo and rhythms of music. Massage affects physical development, tones or relaxes, lifts the mood - “Rails-rails”, “Feather”, “Hedgehog”, “Horse”, “Rain”, “Mice”, “We are sawing”, “Drum”, “Woodpecker” ", "Painter", etc.

In the Zheleznovs' repertoire There are discs with musical fairy tales, aerobics for kids, communication games, English songs and poems, learning the alphabet, learning to count and read, games with musical instruments and much more. etc.

All phonograms from the “Music with Mom” series have passed the examination of the Federal Council and are included in the list of those awarded with a diploma from the State Duma of the Russian Federation and can be the basis for aesthetic and spiritual development children.

Parents and teachers, even without musical education, can organize playful leisure time for their children using the Zheleznovs’ method.

Disadvantages of the Zheleznovs’ technique

There are no significant comments on this technique. There is food for thought on what points you should pay attention to:

Some rhymes and movements from the Zheleznovs’ program are not so easy for children to remember and repeat.
- Children are asked to follow strictly according to the instructions, and perhaps in some ways it is worth giving the child the opportunity to act in accordance with his inner impulse.
- For the most part, the poems are of the same type, with the same words - nouns (bear, bunnies) and verbal rhymes (take a walk, sleep).

Bibliography.

E. Zheleznova. Music album – coloring book “Bim-bom” for children 2-6 years old.
E. Zheleznova. Music album – coloring book “Chizhik” for children 3-6 years old.
E. Zheleznova. And under the palm tree sits a crab...
E. Zheleznova. Our Katyusha was smart...
E. Zheleznova. A spider walked along a branch...
E. Zheleznova. Bale-bale fist (complete collection of finger games)

The authors of the popular technique, which has found its fans all over the world, were the Zheleznovs - Ekaterina and Sergei. The concept of the educational process, which is promoted by the authors of the method, involves musical development, improvement of hearing, as well as speech, sense of rhythm, and motor skills. By following the Zheleznovs’ recommendations, you will teach your child to control his behavior and concentrate better.

Musical approach to the educational process:

The creators of this methodology themselves called it “Music with Mom,” and this is the essence of the process. Various manuals, literature sources, and CDs have been created for exercises using this technique. “Music with Mom” is a collection of cheerful melodies and rhymes that help even the smallest children develop. The authors of the method focus on musical development from infancy. Classes with children based on this approach to education are practiced even abroad.
Developmental activities developed by Ekaterina and Sergei Zheleznov can be called a universal method for children of all ages. The Zheleznovs’ method is aimed at the overall development of the child, and not at specific abilities and skills. The exercises recommended by the developers will benefit even one year old baby!
The concept of the Zheleznovs’ methodology is based on physical exercises (exercises), finger games, gestures, and songs with a developmental bias.
The highlight of this developmental methodology is the widespread use of music in the educational process. It is worth noting that at the beginning of the development of their methodology, Sergei and Ekaterina considered it necessary to teach musical literacy children aged 3-5 years. However, most parents do not see the need for this, so soon the classes were somewhat modified, but the musical approach remained.

Developmental aspects of the Zheleznovs’ technique:

The material for classes is presented to the child in the form of a game, however, as in most other methods. A fun and at the same time educational game is played together with mom.
By practicing the “Music with Mom” method, you will make a significant contribution to the development of your child, because the program has a number of positive effects:

general improvement of the body;
development fine motor skills;
speech skills training;
formation of abilities for music, sense of rhythm;
establishing physiological posture, strengthening the muscular core.

During classes, the child becomes closer and closer to his parents, educators and peers. All this contributes to the formation and strengthening of social connections.

Finger games with your baby:

Your little one will be delighted with the finger games offered by Ekaterina and Sergey Zheleznov. Game exercise, which underlies finger play, is so simple that every mother can master it.
Where to start with finger games? To begin with, mom chooses a short one and funny rhyme, and “learns” it with the baby to a musical tune. While learning a rhyme, massage your child's fingers. Demonstrate various exercises with examples. Try to arouse your child's interest in the game, then he himself will want to carry out the actions suggested to him. A child’s passion for play is one of the the most important moments Zheleznov's methods.

Series of discs for the program “Music with Mom”:

If you decide to work with your child using the Zheleznovs’ method, you will probably find CDs with educational materials useful. The information contained in the manuals will be useful for teaching both infants and preschoolers.
On the discs you will find the melodies of songs, followed by musical notes. Children quickly absorb information and thus can even learn the basics of music! After singing the songs, there is an option for karaoke, and the mother and her child will be able to repeat the funny song in their own performance.

You can find many disks that contain the materials necessary for the technique, for example:

Lullabies : “Bayu-bayushki”, “Sleep, child”, “Come, cat”, as well as animal sounds, folk lullabies.

Nursery rhymes : Fun songs enable your baby to develop mentally, emotionally and physically. These include the well-known nursery rhymes “Aty-Bata”, “Horned Goat”, “Potyagushki”.

Finger games : necessary for the baby to develop motor skills and speech, and new sensory sensations contribute to the development of concentration. Among the popular finger games, one should remember “Piglets”, “Worms”, “Snails”.

Discs with gesture and imitation games : necessary for the development of motor skills and the formation of physical skills. Such games are an excellent prevention of neuroses and diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Physical education sessions that use imitative and gestural games develop sustained attention, memory, hearing, and vision. The fun form of the activity ensures a good mood for the child. According to the Zheleznovs’ method, exercises are combined into complexes with a common game plot, for example, “Bus”, “Sparrows”, “Frogs”, “At the Giraffe”.

Outdoor games in the Zheleznovs’ method:

The “Music with Mom” program involves conducting active outdoor games with the baby in the form of exercises to music, as well as a variety of warm-ups and games with objects. Musical instruments are used, for example, bells, tambourines, drums.

According to the “Music with Mom” method, classes are conducted both collectively and individually.   If you want to conduct classes daily, it is better to purchase teaching aids on this issue and follow the instructions in them.
Parents can independently create a lesson plan using this method. For example, you can start your morning with fun exercises accompanied by music, including elements of gymnastics and finger games. During the daytime, spend time on ear development activities and sing songs. Before going to bed, have a creative evening, for example, voice out fairy tales using various toys, or make up your own fairy tale or exciting story with your child.
Don't be afraid to improvise and use your imagination. Fascinating interesting activities will not only bring pleasure to the child, but will also benefit his development.
It is advisable to perform poems and songs in clear speech, using different intonations and voice timbres. Varied speech will help the child master the lesson material. If the baby is interested, he will look forward to the next exercise.
Carry out exercises only when the child is in good spirits. If your child doesn’t like an exercise, don’t force him to do it. Coercion will only provoke increased resistance. “Music with Mom” is a program not only for development, but also for pleasure - remember this!

Modern parents place many demands on their very young children. Sometimes the baby has just been born, and mothers and fathers try to try out all the new and fashionable developmental techniques on the baby.

Many of them sometimes give ambiguous results, others turn out to be completely useless or even harmful. But there is one direction that will be useful for any child in any case. This is the Zheleznovs’ “Music with Mom” method.

About the authors

Dad - Sergei Stanislavovich. He has a higher musical education and, like no one else, knows all the subtleties of musical rhythm and the effect of music on a little person. He has extensive experience working with children in a music school, as well as managing a development center using his own methodology.

Daughter - Ekaterina Sergeevna. He also has a higher education and is a music teacher. Ekaterina Zheleznova works according to her unique methodology and constantly improves her skills.

How it all began

At first, the Zheleznovs, working with children, tested the methods already available at that time for developing children’s musicality. Gradually they developed their ideas and implemented them. As experience was gained, everything successful took on clearer outlines. This is how a holistic system of preparing children for entering a music school was formed.

But all the developments that existed were suitable for children from 3 years old. But there was not enough material for the little ones. Therefore, Sergei began to come up with materials for the kids themselves. As Zheleznova says, the technique is suitable for any child. It doesn’t matter whether he will study music in the future or not, the foundations laid in childhood will help in his further development.

E. Zheleznova. Methodology and its essence

The methodology is based on nursery rhymes, songs and movements that correspond to them that are loved by all children. The authors took folk nursery rhymes as a basis, and also composed small songs themselves.

Based on the fact that a child’s life is unthinkable without movement, all songs are played out. In addition, nursery rhymes contain light, frequently repeated words that Small child Soon he begins to repeat himself.

It is important for small children that an adult shows and performs all the movements with them. This is how the Zheleznovs’ “Music with Mom” method appeared. By jumping and dancing with their baby, parents give their child many joyful moments. And the teacher present in the lesson leads and guides.

Goals and objectives of music classes

Of course, all activities with children are carried out only in a playful way. The child is not forced to do anything. The teacher and mother show the movements, and the child, in response - if desired - performs them.

The result is a fun and educational game with a child, which allows you to solve problems such as:

• Development and rhythms.
• The formation of speech as a result of repeated repetition of words - onomatopoeia.
• Development of motor skills as a result of interaction with various objects, both musical and ordinary. Wooden spoons and ringing bells are very well received by children.
• Close emotional contact with mom, as a result of fun time together.
• Auditory and information perception through music.
• Strengthening your overall health through vigorous physical activity.
• Music relaxes, it is indicated for various childhood neurological disorders, and is also a powerful prevention of neuroses in children.
• Developing the ability to communicate in a team and interact with other kids.

It has been noticed that children who are introduced to music from an early age are smarter than their peers. This is associated with the same work of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Basics of the technique

1. Ekaterina Zheleznova, whose methodology is aimed at the early development of children, recommends very close participation of the mother in classes. This achieves important contact between baby and parent, which is important to maintain for full development.
2. You can often see how a child, hearing music, begins to dance. After all, the baby perceives music through movements. Therefore, classes according to the Zheleznovs’ method are always conducted with games, dancing and playing music. This is the only way a child will understand and experience music.
3. The songs themselves should either be Russian folk, i.e., classic nursery rhymes and songs, or you can use modern, but danceable and really high-quality songs. The Zheleznovs Sergei and Ekaterina wrote a lot of good children's songs and arranged old Russian nursery rhymes.
4. The teacher, using the Zheleznovs’ method, must play a real musical instrument. But you can’t do without using phonograms. Only in this way will the teacher be able to help children and their mothers and actively participate in dances and games.
5. During the classes it is proposed to introduce children to the keyboard as early as 2-3 years of age. summer age. This technique is very interesting for kids. And children after 3 years old can play a simple verse and sing a song themselves.

When can I start?

The Zheleznov development method is suitable for very young children. Children who have just begun to sit independently are brought to classes. As a rule, babies are offered comfortable pillows on which they can wave their arms and legs to the beat of the music. Older children are already walking around the entire perimeter of the room.

But even if the baby is still very small, the mother can always start playing with him. Yes, yes, just play. After all, this cannot be called an occupation. Although there are a lot of benefits from music games.

All games fit perfectly into a child’s daily life. Here the mother carries the child to wash and sings: “Water, water, wash my face...”. Or, bending and unbending the baby’s legs, he says: “Teddy bear…”. And the well-known “Magpie-Crow”? All this is the initial stage of introducing a child to musicality.

Are there any shortcomings in the methodology?

If you strictly follow the methodology and study directly from CDs or in an early development studio, then there will certainly be no harm. Spending time together, dancing, games and funny songs will set any child in a positive mood.

But if you take a closer look, you can identify some points that can be called small nuances rather than shortcomings.

The child is asked to strictly follow the proposed action plan. The right to choose and independently invent movements is not given.

There are many complex repetitions and rhymes that little children do not immediately begin to learn.

Ekaterina Zheleznova, whose methodology is used in many development centers, together with her father, composed many original songs. But basically they are the same type. The same words are often repeated, such as: bunny or bear, their actions, sleep, take a walk.

Although for very young children it is precisely this repetition of the same type of words that is preferable.

For classes at home

When there is no opportunity or desire to attend developmental classes using the Zheleznovs’ method, you can purchase discs with recordings of songs and ready-made classes.

Discs can be found for both very young and older children.

During classes, usually after the teacher sings songs, the children are asked to repeat. On the discs, after the music with words, there is simply music for mother and baby to sing on their own.

Disks can be divided into categories.

Lullabies

Here are the original Russian lullabies that our grandmothers and mothers sang to their children. The songs are performed in their traditional performance. Ekaterina Zheleznova sings many lullabies herself. An additional bonus is the sounds of nature, which set you in a lyrical mood.

Nursery rhymes

Nursery rhyme songs have long been used by mothers to entertain their little ones. They contribute diversified development child and help in establishing emotional contact. Everyone remembers “the horned goat is coming” and “okay-okay” from childhood and now gives moments of joy to their children.

Finger games

It has long been proven that speech directly depends on And this is facilitated by the so-called finger games. And if you perform them to music, then the benefits are enormous, and the baby happily does everything.

In addition to the main ones, there are also discs with physical education minutes, outdoor games, fairy tales, aerobics and even play massage. The Zheleznovs Sergei and Ekaterina wrote songs on different ages and came up with simple movements for them, following which the child learns about the world.

Any parent, even without a musical education or understanding of musical literacy, will be able, based on the methodology, to comprehensively develop their child and instill in him a good taste in music.