Annotation: The article examines the possibilities of art therapy in the psychological correction of children of primary school age with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. It is shown that art therapy is a psychotherapeutic application of human visual creativity and involves interaction between the author of the work, the work itself, and a specialist in the field of art therapy. The creation of visual images is considered as a means of interpersonal communication and a form of cognitive activity of the client, which allows expressing actual experiences that are not easy to express in words. It is substantiated that art therapy methods create prerequisites for painless access to the depths of the individual's consciousness, help to stimulate the processing of unconscious experiences. The importance of art therapy in getting rid of negative emotions and thoughts has been revealed; conducive to increasing self-esteem; development of important social skills; it is shown that art therapy classes provide an opportunity to strengthen memory, develop attention, thinking and decision-making skills of children with musculoskeletal disorders. The effectiveness of the use of art therapy in working with children of primary school age with disorders of the musculoskeletal system has been proven.