1.4 Concluding Remarks

These guidelines underscore the importance of a holistic, child-centred approach in early childhood education. By recognising that all children are active knowledge-builders, integrating digital and transversal skills, and embedding sustainability into the core of educational practices, we can prepare children for academic success and responsible citizenship in a complex world where inclusion is part of the ongoing attitude towards the world and others.

01 Childhood as Knowledge-Builder

02 Digital technologies and transversal skills

03 Environmental sustainability

Holistic, child-centred practice

Keep in mind that the recommendations in this guide are ideal goals to have as end-in-view goals and may not be ready to use abilities nor be achievable for all contexts. For instance a dialogue might be hard to establish with children who have no habits of dialogues with adults. Similarly, nature exploration will work differently for children who live in the countryside from those who live in cities. These methods align with the CRC’s emphasis on children’s rights and agency, ensuring they grow up in environments that respect and nurture best their full potential.