Keyword: «psychological readiness for learning»

The article describes the results of diagnostics and features of the manifestation of the socio-psychological readiness of children for school. It has been proved that the successful preparation of children for school is carried out not by “school”, but by “preschool” methods. A significant place in the formation of neoplasms, mental processes and personality traits, which make it possible for a child to smoothly transition to the next age stage – junior school, is occupied by play activity, which forms psychosocial maturity.