Lidiya Nacharova

The article considers the essence of the concept «skill», describes the substantial components of the concept of «skill», as reflected in the definitions of scientists-pedagogues and psychologists, there are two approaches to defining the essence of the concept.

The article discusses the formation and development of self-esteem of first-graders with the influence of such psychological-pedagogical factors: life experience, material and spiritual level of the family, the style of family upbringing, pedagogical communication style, the estimated impact of teachers, readiness for school, success in learning, personal factor (picture of yourself), physical health, appearance, relationships and communication with peers, age.