Title:
ORGANIZING SCIENCE EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES FOR 5- TO 6-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN THROUGH A NATURE-BASED EDUCATION APPROACH IN PRESCHOOLS IN DIEN BIEN PHU WARD, DIEN BIEN PROVINCE

Authors:
Hoang Thi Thao

Abstract:
Organizing science exploration activities for 5-6-year-old children through a nature-based education approach plays an important role in preparing children for formal learning in Grade 1. Nature-based education is an early childhood pedagogical orientation that positions nature as a central learning environment and transforms the environment into a significant condition, medium, and third teacher for the holistic development of children. This study examines the organization of science exploration activities for 5-6-year-old children in preschools in Dien Bien Phu Ward, Dien Bien Province. The findings show that although teachers have initially implemented these activities and achieved certain positive outcomes, limitations remain in the activity content, implementation process, teacher pedagogical capacity, and supporting conditions. These limitations need to be addressed in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of nature-based science exploration activities in preschool education.

Keywords:
Science exploration activities; nature-based education; preschool children; 5E instructional model; early childhood education

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2026.9412

Date of Publication: 10-08-2026