EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN WITH MILD MENTAL RETARDATION BY MEANS OF MUSIC
The article notes that one of the most effective means of emotional and cognitive development of primary school children with mild mental retardation is music. First of all, these are classical works, as well as compositions and songs for children. They should be used not only in music lessons, but also in extracurricular activities, including in the structure of correctional classes. It is necessary to provide the combination of music with different types of activities and tasks, including creative. This will help teach children to Express emotions and feelings that arise under the influence of a musical work, and enrich students ' ideas about social and natural reality.