The main purpose of this article is to explore Tao Xingzhi's (1891-1946) life education concept, and also discuss its implications to early childhood education. This article adopts the literature review method, and deducing and summarizing Tao Xingzhi's life education concept from "Tao Xingzhi's Anthology (Revised Edition)". Tao believed that a whole person should have the following three elements: First, to have a healthy body; Second, to have independent thinking; Third, to have an independent profession. From the idea of Tao's life education, he advocated that 'life is education', 'society is school', 'teaching and learning and reflective action as one', and 'thinking through working'. This article summarizes the four implications to early childhood education: First, regard life as the teaching content; Second, regard society as a school; Third, the attitude of living with young children; Fourth, provide opportunities for young children to reflect on their actions.