Preschoolers’ Readiness to Kindergarten in San Narciso District, Division of Zambales: Basis for Learning Improvement Plan

This study assessed the readiness of preschoolers in San Narciso District, Zambales for kindergarten during SY 2021-2022. It examined the profiles of the learners, such as age, sex, and handedness, and their readiness in several areas: Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Self-Help, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Cognitive, and Social Emotional. The findings revealed that 49.47% of preschoolers were 5.5 years old or younger, with an average age of 5.66 years. Most participants, 52.63%, were male, and 92.63% were right-handed. The typical preschooler was a right-handed male in the pre-operational stage. After implementing the ECDC teaching plan, the level of readiness improved in several areas. The researcher suggested that teachers take additional factors like nutritional status into account. They should focus on improving readiness across all areas, adjust activities to meet specific needs, and carry out follow-up studies to explore further effects on preschoolers' development.