An Exploration on Self-Made Teaching Aids for Learning Areas in Taiwanese Preschools

The use of self-made teaching aids in preschools offers numerous benefits, including enhanced engagement, creativity, and differentiated instruction. By leveraging readily available materials, preschool educators can create customized and cost-effective resources that support the diverse learning needs of young children. Grounded in established educational theories, self-made teaching aids contribute to a developmentally appropriate and enriching learning environment for preschoolers. However, the learning aera is a curriculum model for Taiwanese preschools, and implement the learning aera approach. Therefore, this article aims to explore self-made teaching aids for learning areas in Taiwanese preschools, and provide recommendations from the perspectives of training programs and resource sharing. Training programs can foster a more engaging and tailored learning environment for young children in early childhood education settings. By developing these platforms of resource sharing, educators can leverage collective wisdom and creativity to continually innovate in their teaching practices, ultimately benefiting the learning experiences of young children in early childhood education. It is hoped that such an exploration can benefit the learning of young children, and enhance the quality of earlyhood education in Taiwan.