The Psychological and Pedagogical Readiness of a Child for School. Practical Guide for Corrective and Developmental Activities with Preschoolers

The book by leading St. Petersburg specialists from the State Budgetary Institution of Additional Education "Psychological and Pedagogical Center 'Health'" presents a scientifically grounded and tested over decades system of methods for the development of speech and writing, as well as the basics of counting and arithmetic.

It considers practical and methodological issues of psychodynamics in the development of children, taking into account the pedagogical specifics of preschoolers, the level of their individual preparation, and adaptation to new school realities. The age-related phonetic features of speech and psyche of preschoolers are detailed, and methods for correcting minor deviations and anomalies are provided. Special exercises and testing tasks on speech and mathematical training will help identify developmental issues, successfully overcome them, motivate the child to study, and prepare the child for school as effectively as possible.

The book is intended for educators, speech therapists, child psychologists, methodologists, and preschool teachers, as well as students and graduate students. Considering the adaptation of the material, the book will also be useful for parents engaged in the development of their children and their preparation for school.