Formation of primary school children’s economic competence in the course of study «interersting economy»

This article is devoted to the formation of the economic competence of first degree pupils according to program and manual "Interesting economy". A group of competencies that contribute to the formation of the younger students' skills to navigate in a market economy, market processes, taking into account individual characteristics, is defined. The article introduces the basic methods, types and forms of work concerning formation of primary school students' economic competence. Active forms of education contribute to forming communication skills and developing thinking. While observing the environment, students find out how to assess human activities and impacts, both positive and negative, on the nature. A child learns economical use of natural resources, form the ability to obtain information from various sources for a balanced decision-making. Knowledge allows child to become an active participant in solving his own problems (correct purchase, distribution of his time, participation in compiling family budget, family problems, and in the future - state. Children have the ability to acquire sufficient personal experience in cultural communication and cooperation in various trainings, express themselves in creative kinds of tasks, mastering study and target competencies. The issue of development of cognitive interest of primary school students during lessons of Economy requires further study.