The Effectiveness of An Educational Program Based on Pictures and Graphics in Developing Some Spatial and Temporal Concepts among Kindergarten Children

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the effectiveness of an educational program based on images and graphics in developing some spatial and temporal concepts among kindergarten children. The researchers used the semi-experimental approach, and the sample of the study, chosen randomly, consisted of (50) children and distributed among the two study groups (25) groups. Experimental and (25) control groups. The researchers prepared the study tools represented by the educational program and a test that measures temporal and spatial concepts after confirming their validity and stability. The results of the study showed statistically significant differences between the members of the two groups in favor of the experimental group, and the study recommended including this program in kindergarten curricula.

Optimizing the Development of Space-Temporal Orientation in Physical Education and Sports Lessons for Students Aged 8–11 Years

“…Thus, there is a need for small children to establish a spatial order centered on their own person and, only then, on the connections they develop with the environment [ 23 , 24 ]. Simultaneously they develop the understanding of temporal notions, which helps them identify the past time and the future as well as moments of the day [ 25 ]. As a central aspect of development and evolution, an improvement in these skills helps children identify the spatial relationships between real objects and imaginary objects [ 26 ], recognizing space as much as they come to perceive and master it [ 27 ].…”