Keyword: «practice-oriented learning.»

The article systematizes the theoretical and practical aspects of project-based activity for children and adolescents. It presents the stages of the project cycle, age-differentiated planning (7–18 years), role distribution within the team, as well as monitoring algorithms and multi-component assessment of outcomes. The transformation of the teacher's role from controller to facilitator is substantiated. Tools (start-lists, rubrics, checklists) are offered for use in school and supplementary education.