Empowerment of children's abilities through participation in various programs, organizations, activities, and events implemented at school can increase children's maturity in expressing creative ideas for them to grow. In line with that, the present paper addresses following research question: What strategies can be employed to effectively for educators to facilitate participation of preschoolers within the classroom setting? This paper aims to investigate the significance of early childhood education (ECE) educators in fostering the value of participation among preschoolers, and its consequential impact on the quality of learning environment, interpersonal connections, and overall health and well-being outcomes. This study will additionally explore the potential impact of educators on children's educational objectives through their guidance of learning activities during participation in classroom settings. The socio-cultural theory proposed by Vygotsky (1978) is employed to investigate the developmental processes of children, wherein their relationships with peers and educators, coupled with participation in activities, play a crucial role.
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