The article presents some results of studying the features of spiritual and moral formation of the junior pupil personality at the lessons of the Russian language and literary reading. Spiritual and moral education is one of the priorities in the activities of educational organizations. This process is especially important at the stage of primary education, since at this age the child starts developing socialization patterns and feelings (responsibility, justice, mutual aid and duty); the circle of his/her communication is expanding; his/her speech is quickly progressing.