This article is devoted to the study of the effectiveness of the methods used in the development of intellectual skills of preschool children. Modern new technologies, globalization, demographic conditions have brought new changes to society. Knowledge that was enough for previous generations is not enough to be successful at the moment. Critical thinking, communication with other people, the ability to solve various problems, intellectual skills have been recognized by employers and researchers in the field of education as the most important abilities for the XXI century. The modern education system has changed the goals of people and introduced the widest possible list of skills into educational programs.

The article emphasizes the specifics of the methods used for preschool children, revealing the importance of developing intellectual skills. The issue of attention of international researchers in the field of quality of education is the systematic updating of the content of education, methods and forms of training, assessment of educational results in accordance with the demands of time. Further continuous development of the acquired knowledge in preschool age will ensure a bright future.

The article examines the features of the experimental-empirical study and organization of the formation of intellectual skills of children of the preschool adult group, analyzes the results of the experimental study in quantitative and qualitative terms.In the upbringing and training of preschool children, the main focus is on the problem of educating a competitive generation through the development of the child's physical, communicative, cognitive, intellectual, creative skills, research abilities.