The article discusses the psychological and pedagogical features of the organization of cultural and leisure activities of primary school children in the extracurricular process of the school, which successfully affects the formation of personality in the social aspect. The terminological ideas, concepts of extracurricular leisure work are revealed. Cultural and leisure activities are a particularly relevant condition for the comprehensive development of the personality; it largely depends on the interests and needs and allows you to show your capabilities in your free time from the main activities. The forms of out-of-school leisure activities of primary school children, the principles of leisure development, and educational orientation are considered. The proper organization of leisure helps to develop creative abilities, creative thinking, independently approach the choice of forms of cultural and leisure activities, and organize your free time. The author presents a meaningful description of the forms of conducting cultural and leisure activities of younger students in the extracurricular process of the school.