The article discusses the importance and place of rhythmic gymnastics in the upbringing of children with hearing impairment. As a part of physical training of children with hearing impairment, rhythmic gymnastics is essential for aesthetic education, correction of movement disorders, as well as reduces the disadvantages of general physical development of preschool children with hearing impairment. Rhythmic gymnastics gives a natural confidence and ease, largely due to the consciousness of the power over the movements of the body in space. Main result of rhythmic gymnastics training is training of strict internal discipline, and what is more, this goal is achieving not by intensive tedious work, but by joyful activity of a child, corresponding to the natural inclinations of its rhythm, movement, beauty. Rhythmic gymnastics does not promote only physical development of children, but also has a significant effect on mental development.