Keyword: «curiosity»

In this paper the results of monitoring the level of development of creative abilities of students of fifth grade as a result of the implementation of the program of formation of creativity. The study was conducted in the framework of the theory of measurement of latent variables based on the model Rush.

This article discusses the formation of cognitive interest in mathematics lessons through entertaining games among grades 1-4 classes. Cognitive interest is the ability to enhance and enrich not only the process of cognition, but also any other kind of human activity. For example, in the work of people using tools, objects, materials and techniques needed in the study of their properties and in the understanding of innovation processes in the knowledge of the scientific bases of modern production, the technological knowledge of various industries. Any human activities include beginning knowledge, creative search process that contribute to the transformation of reality. Any activity people, inspired by a cognitive interest, do more effectively and with great passion.

The development of a child of preschool age depends largely on the variety of activities that they master in partnership with adults. This is a game, productive activity, the perception of fiction. But it is also important in kindergarten cognitive research activity, which is based on spontaneous experimentation, search activity of the child. Activity is a necessary condition for personal development. In the process of activity, life experience is acquired, the surrounding reality is known, skills and abilities are developed, thanks to which the activity itself develops. The main advantage of the method of experimentation, according to scientists, is that it gives children real ideas about the various aspects of the object being studied, its relationship with other objects and the environment.

The article discusses the pedagogical conditions for the formation of cognitive activity of older preschool children through experimentation. The criteria and levels of cognitive activity of preschoolers are described, the results of experimental work on the formation of cognitive activity in older preschool children are presented.