Reflected age-related patterns of human mental development at various stages of ontogenesis: from infancy to late adulthood. The main psychological concepts of age-related development are considered, references are given to leading scientists, authors of the most significant works in the field of developmental psychology. The analysis of age development is presented in accordance with periodization of D.B. Elkonin, whose methodological principles are laid down by L.S. Vygotsky. Students are offered tasks for independent and practical work, tasks and creative tasks, which contributes to the assimilation of theoretical material and allows you to connect theory with practice. For students of pedagogical universities studying age psychology and developmental psychology.