Vintage USSR Kindergarten Education Book Didactic Games in Kindergarten 1985

Up for sale is an authentic 1985 Soviet educational guide Didactic Games in Kindergarten (Didakticheskie Igry v Detskom Sadu / Дидактические игры в детском саду) by educator Antonina K. Bondarenko. Published in Moscow by Prosveshchenie, this practical manual was created for kindergarten teachers and preschool educators throughout the Soviet Union.

Part of the specialized series Kindergarten in the Countryside, the book presents a comprehensive methodology for using structured educational games to support children's intellectual, social, and language development. Designed for educators working with children aged 3–7, it combines pedagogical theory with dozens of practical game scenarios and classroom activities.

The manual reflects the Soviet approach to early childhood education, emphasizing observation, cooperation, speech development, creative thinking, and learning through play.

Key Features:

• Classic Soviet Pedagogy Resource: A practical guide for preschool teachers and educators.
• Educational Games Collection: Includes numerous activities designed for cognitive and social development.
• Early Childhood Learning: Covers language skills, observation, memory, and problem-solving exercises.
• Illustrated Edition: Features vintage black-and-white illustrations depicting kindergarten activities.
• Historical Education Reference: Valuable for collectors of Soviet educational literature and childhood studies.

Item Specifics

Author: Antonina K. Bondarenko (Антонина Кирилловна Бондаренко)

Title: Didactic Games in Kindergarten (Дидактические игры в детском саду)

Subtitle: Manual for Kindergarten Teachers

Publisher: Prosveshchenie, Moscow

Year Published: 1985

Language: Russian

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 176

Illustrators: V. A. Zhigarev, M. A. Salin, Zh. V. Varentsova

Series: Library "Kindergarten in the Countryside"

Country of Publication: USSR

Condition

Good vintage condition.

The original illustrated hardcover remains structurally sound with minor shelf wear and light rubbing along the spine edges. Binding is firm and secure. Pages are complete, clean, and fully legible, showing natural age toning typical of Soviet publications from the 1980s. A vintage library stamp is present on the title page, adding authentic historical character. Please review all photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition.

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