Volume 4,Issue 3
Development of a Social Preparation Curriculum System for Children’s Transition from Kindergarten to Primary School
The transition from kindergarten to primary school represents a crucial stage that significantly influences children’s adaptation to formal schooling and their subsequent academic and social growth. According to the Guidelines for Kindergarten School Readiness Education, school readiness should be cultivated across multiple developmental domains, among which social preparation plays a fundamental role in supporting children’s successful adjustment to primary school life. Based on the developmental characteristics of senior kindergarten children at Wenchang Central Kindergarten in Changqing District, this study develops a school-based social preparation curriculum framework. The curriculum is structured around five key dimensions: task awareness, rule awareness, interpersonal communication, sense of collective belonging, and self-management. Clear curriculum objectives, thematic modules, systematic implementation strategies, and diversified evaluation methods are designed to support children’s social development. Through the integration of daily routines, play-based learning activities, and collaborative efforts among kindergartens, families, and primary schools, social preparation education is embedded throughout kindergarten life. The implementation of this curriculum framework is expected to enhance children’s social adaptability, reduce anxiety related to school entry, and provide a solid foundation for a smooth transition to primary school and long-term development.
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