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The purpose of the proposed publication is to provide effective psychological assistance to students in their studies; to create a positive emotional background, increase their self-esteem and self-confidence.

The programme is recommended for use by school psychologists and primary school teachers as a variable course in secondary schools.

The unique author's curriculum «Psychological Development of Primary Schoolchildren» is the first programme in Ukraine focused on the development of cognitive processes, the disclosure of students' creative potential, the formation of a positive attitude to learning, the increase of self-esteem and confidence of children, the reflection of learning activities.

Working with the programme, the teacher will be able to:

• Give students primary, general knowledge about psychology;
• Help in revealing the meaning of some psychological concepts, especially the basic mental processes;
• Arouse interest in themselves and other people;
• Help in the gradual discovery of their own personality, its uniqueness and value in the world around them.