Abstract
Background: Early childhood education plays an important role in developing children's curiosity, observation skills, creativity, and understanding of the natural environment. Natural sciences education during kindergarten provides opportunities for young learners to explore plants, animals, weather, water, soil, and other elements of their surroundings through practical and play-based activities. In Vietnam, preschool education has undergone curriculum development aimed at improving children's holistic development and learning experiences.
Objective: This article aims to examine the role of natural sciences education in Vietnamese kindergartens, focusing on teachers' perspectives, classroom experiences, teaching challenges, and professional support needs.
Methods: This article adopts a narrative review and conceptual analysis approach. Relevant educational policies, curriculum documents, international reports, and published literature concerning early childhood education and science learning were considered. Particular attention was given to the Vietnamese preschool education curriculum and the professional requirements of kindergarten teachers.
Results: The review highlights the importance of activity-based learning, environmental exploration, observation, questioning, and hands-on experiences in early childhood science education. Potential implementation challenges include limited teaching resources, differences in institutional facilities, classroom management demands, and the need for continuous professional development. Teachers may also require additional support in designing age-appropriate scientific activities and connecting curriculum objectives with children's everyday experiences.
Conclusion: Natural sciences education can contribute significantly to holistic development in Vietnamese kindergartens. Strengthening teacher training, providing appropriate instructional resources, promoting outdoor learning, and encouraging school-family collaboration may help improve the quality of early science learning experiences.
Keywords
- Natural Sciences Education
- Kindergarten
- Preschool Teachers
- Vietnam
- Early Childhood Education
- Teaching Challenges
- Professional Development
How to Cite
Nguyen Thi Minh Anh, Tran Quoc Bao . (2026). Promoting Scientific Curiosity among Preschool Children in Vietnam: Teachers’ Strategies and Classroom Experiences. International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review , Vol. 17 No. 10 (2026) , 20405-20409 . https://doi.org/10.15520/j3tjt218