FORMATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S AESTHETIC TASTE THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF MUSIC AND MATHEMATICS

Abstract

Formation of aesthetic taste in preschool children is an important component of their personal development, which contributes to emotional perception of the world, development of artistic abilities, and appreciation of art.In modern educational conditions, the integration of different disciplines, particularly music and mathematics, is becoming increasingly relevant as an effective means of holistic child development. Common features of these subjects – rhythm, symmetry, logic, and harmony – ensure simultaneous development of logical- mathematical thinking and aesthetic perception.Purpose. The purpose of the study is to identify the potential for integrating music and mathematics in the educational process of preschool institutions (PEIs) to form aesthetic taste in preschool children through analysis of scientific sources, educational programs, and pedagogical experience.Methods. The methodological basis includes a combination of theoretical and empirical methods. Theoretical analysis covered pedagogical, psychological, and aesthetic literature, as well as the content of educational programs. Empirical methods included pedagogical observation, interviews with educators and music teachers, and analysis of children’s works. The research was carried out from the standpoint of personality-oriented, activity-based, and integrative approaches.Results. It was found that the integration of music and mathematics in the educational process positively influences both aesthetic and logical thinking in children, contributing to the development of rhythm, attention, memory, speech, and emotional sensitivity. The effectiveness of methods such as rhythmic exercises, counting rhymes with musical accompaniment, exercises with musical instruments, and integrated games and activities combining logical and aesthetic elements was confirmed.Conclusions. The integration of music and mathematics is an effective means of developing aesthetic taste in preschoolers, as it ensures a harmonious interaction between logic and emotion in the educational process.Educators are encouraged to purposefully implement integrated lessons, use musical elements to enhance mathematical concepts, and improve their methodological training in interdisciplinary integration. Future research should focus on developing specific methodological materials and evaluating the impact of integrated activities on children’s emotional intelligence and artistic development.