erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v7i3.10018ArticleEffective Strategies for Implementing Character Education in Kindergartenshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/7/3/10.26689/erd.v7i3.10018LiLongqing,LiuFeiyu2025732025-04-02Character education occupies a core position in the growth of young children and is an important cornerstone for their comprehensive development. Character education can help young children develop good moral values, promote mental health, and have a positive impact on their academic performance. However, character education in China still faces many challenges in both theory and practice. In terms of theory, the character structure model and measurement tools are not perfect, and there is a lack of localized theoretical construction. At the practical level, the educational content and form are single, the teaching staff is insufficient, and the role of families and society has not been fully utilized. To effectively promote character education in kindergartens, we can start from the following aspects: Firstly, integrating character education into daily activities, through forms such as “virtue theater” and role-playing games, allowing children to experience the connotation of virtue in interaction. The second is to strengthen home-school co-education, establish effective communication mechanisms, and organize regular parent-teacher meetings, use online platforms for communication, and carry out home-school interactive activities. Thirdly, targeted educational activities can be carried out through various means, such as combining traditional festivals and utilizing picture books. These strategies help create a favorable educational environment, promote a good development of children’s character, and lay a solid foundation for their lifelong development.

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