A waddling bear trying to catch up with the bunny. The Fox: A graceful fox walking slowly and beautifully.

From a developmental perspective, "Shyol Veselyy Ded Moroz" is used to foster . By interpreting different animals through dance, children develop creative expression and emotional responsiveness to music. It is frequently used in lesson plans to transition from active play to the main event of the holiday—lighting the New Year tree with Ded Moroz’s magic staff.

As a musical game, it is typically performed as a around the New Year tree. Educators use it to:

The steady beat helps children synchronize their steps and singing.

Characterized as "important" with his "red nose" held high. The Bunny: An "impish" bunny jumping along a forest path.