Аннотации:
The article addresses the role of the family as the primary social environment where the child is educated. On the basis of the studied literature, the functions of the family are synthesized, and based on the opinion poll conducted on a sample of 24 respondents, have been identified the positive sides and gaps in the parents' knowledge level about educational practices, used to stimulate the sphere of knowing the child. The article also contains some suggestions for organizing effective practices to stimulate the cognitive sphere of children between 3 and 6 ears.