Рreparing children for school as a condition for the formation of universal educational activities

This article discusses the concept of "Preparing for school", which different authors interpret differently. Therefore, various points of view of scientists and educators are presented, which substantiate the correctness of the application of this definition in a particular context. Thus, we can conclude that the concept under study can be viewed from different points of view and thus highlight its essential features. The work identified the purpose and objectives of preparing for school. The article also discusses a similar definition of “Readiness for school. "Identified and justified differences between the concepts of "Preparation" and "Readiness". On the basis of conducting a study of literary sources, the choice of the concept of “Preparing for School” was justified.