Ten methods of imagination diagnostics in children 1-4,5 years old in
non-verbal and verbal forms are presented. Such imagination features a
s new impressions due to transformation and modelling of reality, and
presentation of integral object as a conglomeration of fragments are d
iscussed. Child's ability to provide some issue with uncharacteristic
functions and meanings is analused. The adult - child interaction is p
ossible in three forms: creation of stimulating environment, stimulati
ng questions, example. Child's imagination level is evaluated accordin
gly.