There have been increasing needs regarding physical activities in which every child can happily participate as part of early childhood education curriculum. The purpose of this research is to introduce cooperative physical activities which enable chil...
There have been increasing needs regarding physical activities in which every child can happily participate as part of early childhood education curriculum. The purpose of this research is to introduce cooperative physical activities which enable children to develop social abilities and positive self-images Also, this activities will contribute to facilitating a play culture where everyone can freely participate and have exiting experiences. To develop cooperative psychical activities, Kin-ball program was transformed based on children`s physical, social and emotional needs. When the Kin-ball transformed program was implemented, most of the children lively participated in the activities without an alienated child. Mutual understandings between children, cooperative behaviors, and active participations were observed during the Kin-ball activities. This transformed Kin-ball program may contribute to young children`s social and emotional development as well as their physical strength and health.