This article examines the readiness and formation of teachers of primary education - innovative activity. The relevance of this topic lies in the search and application of innovative technologies in primary schools, where the main task of teachers is to quickly adapt to modern innovations and the ongoing changes in updated education. The XXI century is called the century of high or digital technologies, and therefore creative, active, fast-learning and inquisitive people are in demand in any industry. The modern system of updated education develops children's research and cognitive structure of activity. In this regard, adjustments are made to the educational program in almost every country to develop students' abilities, based on research and cognitive activity, where one of the first steps is primary school.