INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING: EXPERIMENTAL TEACHING IN PHYSICAL AND SPORTS SCIENCES

Kindergarten education forms the cornerstone for instilling fundamental values, skills, and habits in young learners, shaping both their current development and future academic success. In light of this, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of early childhood pedagogical strategies has become an urgent priority. This study investigates the outcomes of an experimental teaching program focused on motor and sports sciences, designed specifically for the kindergarten context. The program integrates playful activities with storytelling, using fairy tales as a pedagogical tool to engage children in physical and cognitive development. Through this dual approach—combining physical activity with narrative learning—the intervention aims to enrich both the didactic and social dimensions of children's educational experience. The results reveal a notable improvement in children's motor coordination, participation, communication skills, and cooperative behavior. The study concludes that experimental, play-based teaching in physical and sports sciences, especially when supported by imaginative storytelling, significantly contributes to the holistic development of kindergarten learners and offers a promising model for early childhood education reform