Preschoolers in their final year are the main focus of the transition from preschool to primary school,and understanding their cognition and needs is a prerequisite for a successful transition.This study utilizes the drawings of 42 preschoolers(who have visited an elementary school under teacher guidance)as a medium,accompanied by individual interviews.NVivo12 software is employed for coding and analysis of both the drawings and interview data.The results reveal that,in the eyes of preschoolers,"elementary school"is primarily associated with five aspects:school readiness,campus environment,interpersonal interactions,learning,and daily life.Preschoolers exhibit unique perceptions of"elementary school,"including psychological awareness marked by a blend of anticipation and apprehension,physical awareness characterized by a desire for running and jumping,social awareness focused on establishing positive relationships,learning awareness encompassing anticipation and confusion,and daily life awareness emphasizing self-care and independence.In the preschool-elementary transition process,teachers and parents are advised to adopt a child-centric approach to enhance children's mental and physical adaptability.This involves establishing equal relationships,fostering social adaptability,prioritizing learning quality to boost academic adaptability,and reinforcing self-management awareness for improved daily life adaptability.
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