The Need for Intervention of Art Education in the Pre-school Education System

An example of pre-school drama education

Abstract

The preschool stage is considered the most critical period in a child's development and has a crucial impact on his or her overall development. During this stage, children rapidly develop their cognitive, emotional, social, and language skills, making it crucial to provide them with rich and varied educational experiences. Art education plays an important role in preschool education, not only stimulating children's imagination and creativity, but also promoting the development of their emotional expression and social skills. The characteristics of preschool education – playfulness, experience, and fun – align well with the philosophy of art education.In July 2001, the Ministry of Education issued the Guidelines for Kindergarten Education (for Trial Implementation), which outlined five key areas of focus: health, language, society, science, and art. These guidelines describe the goals, content, and requirements for each area, including art education.Through art education, children can express their thoughts and feelings using their bodies, voices, colors, and other means, thereby better understanding the world and interacting with others.Then the purpose of this paper is to discuss the position and role of art education in the preschool education system and the influence of art education on the comprehensive development of preschool children. By analyzing preschool drama education and taking the physical drama "Snipe - Clam - Fish" as an example, it reveals the necessity of art education in preschool education and provides theoretical support and practical reference for preschool education practice.