Table 6.

Preschool teachers’ recommendations for preschool education during Covid-19 pandemic (n = 25)

Theme	Category	Code	Quotations
Preschool Teachers’ Recommendations for Preschool education	Recommendations for parents	Informing parents (n = 5)	“I think that parents should be informed about the pandemic.” Funda “Parents should be trained in preschool education.” Ahmet
		Involving parents in education (n = 4)	“Parents should be involved in education.” Feride “I try to involve parents in the activities as much as I can.” Dilek
		Parent-student interaction (n = 4)	“There should be more parent-student interaction for sustainable education.” Esin “I think that students should be involved in family and home life as much as possible.” Hatice
	Recommendations for preschool teachers	In-service training (n = 4)	“EIN should have different types of training for all preschool teachers.” Esra “Teachers should be trained in distance education.” Ayça
	Recommendations concerning environment and situations	Making the Internet stronger (n = 14)	“Internet infrastructure should be able to handle the increased strain on demand during the pandemic.” Gizem
		Free Internet Access (n = 10)	“The Internet should be free.” Hatice “Parents should be provided with free Internet so that they can access the technical equipment and communication tools.” Betül
		Using simple materials (n = 1)	“I make sure to use easily accessible materials.” Ayça “Parents have difficulties getting the materials needed for activities, but I encourage them to use the same materials.” Büşra
	Recommendations concerning content	Preparing programs for outbreaks (n = 3) (n = 3)	“A preschool education program should be prepared.” Betül “There are learning outcomes and indicators about healthy life and hygiene rules, but we need a more comprehensive program.” Medine
		Creating TV shows (n = 2)	“The Ministry of Education should create television shows for preschool education.” Büşra
		Sending activities in advance (n = 3)	“I send activities to parents in advance, which makes it easier for them to make videos of them.” Aylin
	Recommendations concerning evaluation	Asking parents for videos (n = 3)	“We should ask them for videos of home activities.” Fatma
		Giving feedback (n = 2)	“Giving feedback to parents about home activities.” Elif