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The book is devoted to the analysis of the educational potential of the game - one of the favourite and organic types of activity and communication of children of preschool and primary school age.

The author considers children's play as an effective diagnostic, corrective, developing and educational tool that allows adults not only to find a way to the child's soul, help him discover the beauty of the world around him and human relations, but also to feel the joy of playful communication with the child.

The authors describe the indicators of the effectiveness of the use of game procedures, clearly define the diagnostic criteria for the game behaviour and experiences of children. Based on the fundamental ideas of prominent researchers, the author takes into account many nuances (peculiarities of the child's age, problems of his/her development, behaviour, reactions of adults), requirements for creating a play environment at home and outside, anticipating many questions that may arise in adult readers.

Addressed to adult educators, teachers, practical psychologists, beginning researchers, as well as to everyone who has children.