Abstract:
Transitioning to school is a significant developmental milestone for young children, and it is seen as a crucial
"sensitive period" for future academic success. Despite the potential for such programs to have broad effects, little is known
about the effects of intervention tactics in early childhood education programs on school preparation. This paper aimed at
finding out the influence of social interaction interventions used by teachers on school readiness among pre-primary learners
in Konoin Sub-County, Kenya. The study used descriptive survey design and targeted 312 pre-primary school teachers and 5
Ward Education Coordinators. A sample size of 172 teachers and 5 Ward Education Coordinators was used. Questionnaires
and interview guides were used to collect data. Expert judgement was used to ascertain the validity while reliability was
ascertained through piloting and use of Cronbach Alpha Coefficient. Quantitative data was analysed using frequencies,
percentages and Pearson Correlation analysis. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed. The analyzed information was
presented in tables and Figures. The study found out that there was a significant correlation between social interaction
interventions (r = .278; p = .000), and school readiness. The study concluded that social interaction interventions influenced
learners’ school readiness. For effective pre-school readiness, instructional support needs to be tailored to the needs of each
child by the teachers, considering their strengths, interests, and learning styles. The study findings would enable early
childhood education teachers to learn how to introduce learners to the school learning process by assisting them to adjust to
a different environment from home.
