"Children's Fun" — A 1991 Professional Educator's Guide
Music is the shorthand of emotion, and in the late Soviet educational system, it was the foundation of physical and rhythmic development. "Детские забавы" (Children's Fun), authored by the seasoned educator E. D. Makshantseva (Е. Д. Макшанцева), is more than a songbook—it is a meticulously designed curriculum of play. Published in 1991, this work captures the final chapter of USSR musical pedagogy, blending original games, physical exercises, and sheet music into a singular resource. It was crafted not just for the ears, but for the musculoskeletal health of the growing child, making it a functional piece of history for music directors, historians, and collectors of vintage educational ephemera.
Title: Детские забавы (Children's Fun)
Author: E. D. Makshantseva
Publisher: Просвещение (Prosveshchenie)
Content: Sheet Music & Exercise Guides
| Attribute | Metric | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Format Size | 140 x 215 mm | 5.5 x 8.5 in |
This volume is in Very Good vintage condition. There is authentic, light yellowing to the pages consistent with 1990s paper stock, which adds a warm, retro character to the piece. The binding is secure and all pages are complete. See photos.
«Детские забавы» (1991) — профессиональное пособие для воспитателей и музыкальных руководителей детских садов, автором которого является Е. Д. Макшанцева. Книга содержит ноты, описания игр и упражнений для физического и музыкального развития дошкольников. Издательство «Просвещение», мягкий переплет, 64 страницы.