Leading activity of young children, as the most important condition for mental development

The importance of taking into account the leading type of activity in creating conditions for the mental development of children is confirmed by scientific research. The theoretical analysis of the study showed that early age is the basis for the further development of the child. The ability of an adult to regulate the cognitive activity of children determines their mental development. If the beginning of cognition is perception, but it is the manipulation of objects that is considered a condition for the development of thinking and speech. Actions with objects in joint activity with an adult help the child deeper cognition of reality. Studies show that in object-related actions, speech is stimulated in a child. Speech development at an early age leads to the better mental development of the child. The features of the leading activity at an early age have been proven by research by many scientists.