This paper x-rays the effective approaches to childhood education: connecting theory to practice in primary education. Primary education is the foundation of other levels of education. It is the education given to children of 6 years to 11 years or above. Also, the paper examines the concept of primary education, relationship between theory and practice and effect of practicals to primary education. This paper therefore recommended that: government should provide enabling environment for attaining of quality education ii primary schools and the curriculum of primary schools should be restructured to reflect the aims and objectives of primary education. Enough funds should be mapped out by the federal government for proper caring of primary education.
Keywords: Primary Education, Theory and Practice
