Abstract
Preschool provides an important environment for children to practice their physical skills and plays a key role in their physical development. Teachers in preschool design a variety of curricula to support child development, including physical activity. The Idaho Early Learning eGuideline (IELG) is the early learning standard that helps teachers develop activities. The purpose of this study was to explore preschool teachers' perspectives and experiences in the physical development domain of the IELG. A mixed-method approach was applied in this study. The participants were all from center-based childcare facilities and currently work in preschool classrooms. The results show two key highlights. First, most teachers believed they were very familiar with and felt confident about leading physical activities for their children, yet the frequency of physical activities conducted in class was reported as low. Second, the result from the interview showed the teachers’ needs and challenges of physical activities. It is recommended that professional development should be offered to strengthen teachers’ abilities to lead physical activities.