Contribution of E.O. Smirnova to the practice of education

Background. The relevance of the article is determined by importance summarizing and highlighting many-sided contribution to practice education E.O. Smirnova on eve her 75th birthday. Objective. \e aim describe main directions results Smirnova’s e]ort implement scientiAc practical developments achieved sciences colleagues in Laboratory for Mental Development Preschoolers at PI RAE Center Games Toys Moscow State University Psychology Education practice. Results. theoretical foundations, structure, content scope a number works important Aeld education, addressed students pedagogical universities, teachers, psychologists preschool educational institutions, parents, are described. include textbook “Child Psychology”, programme upbringing development young children “First Steps”, methodological manuals “Diagnosis mental child from birth 3 years”, “Interpersonal relations preschoolers: diagnosis, problems, correction”, etc. Popular science publications parents presented, including “\e Art Communication with Child. From one six years old”, “Preschooler modern world”. activity training personnel system Conclusion. E.O introduction into contribute provision high-quality level, which founds successful strategy further children.