小学校への滑らかな移行を支えるスタートカリキュラム共同編成プロジェクトの成果と課題

In this practice, a joint curriculum development project was launched to ease the transition for children in the “bridge period” from age five to first grade, involving five discussions between kindergarten and elementary school teachers. Participants reflected on these discussions, and the content was analyzed. (1) A screening sheet to identify children who “cause concern” helped clarify differences in observations, leading to a shared understanding of child perceptions. (2) Teachers recognized differences in their views of children and education, improving their attitudes toward compromise and increasing awareness of the need to smooth the transition. However, an overloaded elementary school curriculum was noted, limiting the flexible application of the start curriculum and hindering child-centered education.