Development of artistic abilities of preschool and primary school age children in the digital educational environment of additional education

With the help of the technology of operational diagnostics of artistic abilities, the potential inclinations of artistic and creative activity in children of preschool and primary school age were identified and the range of identified interests in additional education programs was realized. Two groups of respondents of different ages were examined: 6-7 years old in the amount of 45 persons, 9-11 years old in the amount of 85 persons. In the course of the study, it was concluded that the technology of operative diagnostics of artistic abilities is effective at any of these ages. There is a correlation between the motivational and operational readiness of the individual and the success of artistic and creative activity. We have selected the most effective forms of virtual education for the successful development of children’s artistic abilities