DEVELOPING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ENGAGEMENT OF 5–6-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH FOLK GAMES
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Tran Phu Phuong Dung, Bui Van Hong, Le Hai
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This article focuses on developing the physical activity engagement of 5–6-year-old preschool children through the organization of folk games (FG). Based on theoretical foundations regarding the role of FG in the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of children, the study conducted a pedagogical experiment at three preschools in Tịnh Biên Town, An Giang Province. The research sample included 90 children, divided into experimental and control groups, with the intervention carried out over four months (February–May 2025). The results show that children who regularly participated in FG achieved higher mean scores than the control group across four criteria: active participation, effort to complete tasks, cooperation with peers, and emotional perception–expression. The differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). This demonstrates that FG not only enhances basic motor skills but also stimulates interest, strengthens cooperation, persistence, and the ability to express emotions. The study confirms that integrating FG into preschool education is a practical solution that contributes to comprehensive child development and fosters positive exercise habits from the early years of education.
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Tran Phu Phuong Dung, Bui Van Hong, Le Hai
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