In the context of high-quality development in China, it is the trend of the times for preschool education to move towards high-quality development. High-quality development of curriculum is a prerequisite for high-quality development of preschool education. To improve the quality of kindergarten curriculum, the problem of extreme division between free play and direct instruction in the implementation of kindergarten curriculum in China must be solved. Therefore, this paper introduces a new concept of curriculum implementation—guided play, which can deeply integrate play and teaching and promote deep learning in young children's play. As the introduction of guided play in our curriculum implementation still faces challenges, recommendations are made from three perspectives: the state, kindergartens and teachers, in order to improve the problems of kindergarten curriculum implementation and enhance the quality of the curriculum.

Li Ting. Kindergarten Curriculum Implementation in the Context of High-Quality Development. Frontiers in Educational Research (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 2: 38-43. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2023.060207.

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