The impact of pandemic on preschool education

The pandemic has profoundly impacted early childhood education, disrupting traditional models and accelerating online learning. This paper examines the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health, social skills, and learning outcomes, highlighting challenges of educational inequity such as unequal resource distribution and the increased family education burdens. It reviews practical responses, including mixed teaching models, enhanced parental involvement, and shared educational resources. The study proposes policy recommendations to promote digital equity, strengthen teachers' digital skills, and provide psychological support for children and families, emphasizing that while pandemic posed significant challenges, it also fostered innovation in education.