Abstract
The article deals with the problems of reflection in the organization of primary schoolchildren’s educational process, characterizes the functions of reflection, describes the classification of reflection types. The authors argue that a teacher should be able to apply various methods and techniques of reflection when planning a lesson and include it in the pedagogical process at different stages: when updating knowledge and strengthening learning, repeating and summing up educational material. The ability of pupils to reflect and to assess their educational activities adequately will depend on a competent pedagogical approach, the correct choice of pedagogical methods, techniques and means.