The Contribution of Skifties to School Aftendance among Pre-School Children A Case Study of Nyalenda Estate, Kisumu City - Kenya

Abstract

The study was carried out in Nyalenda estate in Kisumu to find out the contribution of skittles

to pre-school attendance by children. The issues raised were availability of physical facilities,

Gender parity in the game, inadequate learning and play equipment, feeding programmes in

the centers and school fees cost.

The researcher used questionnaires for teachers and pupils to obtain information, focus group

discussions with parents of pre-school children and review of written materials. The key

informants were pre-school proprietors, educational officers, quality assurance and standards

officers (school inspectors) and DICECE trainers.

It was discovered that pre-schools that offer conducive learning environment for children,

opportunities for children to play, available playing materials and equipments specifically

skittle game attracts more children to pre-schools .It was therefore recommended that pre

school teachers use play and play materials for teaching new concepts to young children as

this will improve the attendance among pre-school children.

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