Keyword: «readiness to study at school»

The article presents the results of the correction of maladaptation of first graders through art therapy. A brief description of the phenomenon of school maladaptation is given. The main advantages of using art therapy in working with younger students are listed. Changes in the indicators «Difficulties of adaptation in the children's team» and «The formation of the cognitive sphere» as a result of the implementation of the art therapy program for first graders are proved.