A256: A Strategic Study on Outdoor Sports Education in Kindergarten

As an important part of early childhood education, outdoor sports play a crucial role in children's physical development, social adaptability, and creative thinking. By incorporating game elements into outdoor sports activities in kindergartens and understanding the genuine needs of children, we can design appropriate and engaging outdoor activities that not only promote the overall development but also enhance the quality of outdoor sports education in kindergartens. This study, based on the example of S Kindergarten in Nanjing, explores effective strategies for outdoor sports education in kindergartens under the context of curriculum gamification. The goal is to provide practical references for kindergarten educational practices and offer insights for the overall development of early childhood education in society. This study uses literature analysis, observation, and interviews to explore how to better integrate games into children's outdoor sports education from multiple perspectives, such as those of children, teachers, parents, and the community. The study delves into the role of outdoor sports education in kindergartens and proposes targeted strategies to improve its quality. The paper first reviews relevant domestic and international studies to clarify the theoretical foundations of curriculum gamification and outdoor sports education. Then, through observations of the outdoor sports curriculum at S Kindergarten in Nanjing, it analyzes the current implementation status and existing problems. Next, based on interviews with teachers and activity records, it explores specific ways to apply gamification strategies in outdoor sports education. Finally, the optimized strategies were tested and evaluated through action research. There are many problems in the implementation of outdoor physical activities in kindergartens, such as a lack of diversity in space design, a lack of creativity in content selection, inadequate time allocation, and insufficient professional guidance from teachers. Based on the in-depth analysis of these issues, the study suggests that under the context of curriculum gamification, kindergarten outdoor sports education strategies should focus on creating engaging game scenarios, flexibility in rules, providing diverse materials, and receiving guidance and support from teachers, parents, and the community. Curriculum gamification can effectively improve the educational outcomes of outdoor sports in kindergartens, allowing children to exercise in an independent and joyful atmosphere, enhance their physical abilities, and foster cooperation and creativity.