Cognitive interest formation among children of preschool age as integrative psychic formation

The novelty of the research materials' contents stated in the article is linked upon with the idea that for the first time the cognitive interest is considered in the connection with the general ability to learn. Moreover, the author determines an approach to consideration of a cognitive interest forming an integral part of the general ability to learn as integrative psychic formation. The article also presents the author's theoretical viewpoints concerning optimization of pedagogical and educational process at preschool institution with in order to form cognitive interest among children of 6-7 years old.