“Africa Change School Programme”: Chinese Kindergarten Kids Learn Practical Skills, SA Impressed

• Chinese kindergarten kids were captured learning practical skills like sewing, pottery and other things instead of the traditional lessons
• The children focused on making hats, chairs, and other needed items, showing impressive concentration and joy
• Social media users worldwide praised China's early skills-based education, while locals urged the South African government to adopt the program

China has long been known for its strong emphasis on education, particularly in fields like science, technology, and skilled labour. The country's schools focus not only on academic knowledge but also on practical skills that children can use in everyday life. This approach ensures that learners are well-rounded and ready to contribute to society at an early age.

A TikTok account, @chinesekindergarten, shared a video showcasing a group of young kindergarten kids learning practical skills instead of simply singing songs and memorising words.

The kids show off their skills learnt

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In the video, the children who look as young as five can be seen working on various hands-on tasks. Some are sewing clothes using mini sewing machines, while others are knitting hats, ironing clothes, and even crafting chairs and pottery.

There are also kids creating detailed fruit baskets; all the while deeply focused on their work. Their enthusiasm and attention to detail are clear, as they appear to genuinely enjoy their activities.

Watch the TikTok clip below:

Netizens share their views about the video

The clip went viral, gaining 3.1M views, 116K likes, and nearly 5.8K comments from social media users who were impressed, singing the school's praise.

Many users, particularly from South Africa and other African countries, expressed admiration for the Chinese approach, calling for their governments to introduce similar skills programmes at an early age. Others joked about what kindergarten schools do in their countries.

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User @Shirley 🦋 added:

"This is amazing, learning life skills in a fun and relaxed environment 💯."

User @konimanngwe commented:

"You do this in South Africa they will call the Human Rights Commission and say child labour nton nton (what, what) 😥."

User @Fah_Zwane said:

"Wow! I don't know what to say, hope as they progress to the next grades they'll be working on science projects as well."

User @Papy added:

"Africa, change school program totally, introduce from primary practical: sewing, electrical, electronics, Satellite dish installations, Alarms, CCTV installations, plumbing."

User @busienonie said:

"China will always be ahead of the whole world😂😂."

User @RBn shared:

"Education is not powerful, skill is powerful."

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Source: Briefly News