Exploration of Strategies for Cultivating Creativity in the Context of Curriculum Gamification during Kindergarten-Primary School Transition

Abstract

Edward once stated, "Creativity is the most important human resource; without creativity, there is no progress." The China Basic Education Association has also emphasized in educational forums the importance of cultivating top-tier innovative talents. Such talents rely heavily on the stimulation of students' innovative thinking and the development of creativity. Currently, some kindergartens exhibit a trend of primary school-oriented practices, focusing excessively on knowledge transmission while neglecting the cultivation of comprehensive qualities, particularly creativity. Moreover, the unidirectional approach to the kindergarten-primary school transition results in weak connections between kindergarten and primary school, making it difficult to form an effective synergy. Therefore, this study, based on the context of curriculum gamification, explores effective strategies for cultivating creativity during the kindergarten-primary school transition. The goal is to understand the intrinsic logic between curriculum gamification and the development of creativity, enabling children to continuously enhance their creativity and stimulate innovative thinking through play.