Guía metodológica para estimular el lenguaje expresivo en niños de 3 a 4 años a través de cuentos

Abstract

The purpose of this methodological guide is to offer fun and interactive activities to be developed in the classroom with children aged 3 and 4, stimulating expressive language through a dynamic and meaningful approach. The content covered is aimed at strengthening orofacial skills in the mandible, tongue, lips, cheeks, and lips, integrating specific exercises into children's stories as the main resource. The creation of this guide arose in response to a problem identified in several educational centers, where it was evident that many children had difficulties with expressive language, to the point of being unable to produce sounds clearly. This situation motivated the development of a material that not only helps address these aspects but also does so in an engaging and culturally relevant way. The methodology used is innovative, as it promotes collaborative work between teacher and student. The teacher serves as guide and facilitator during each activity, ensuring close and effective support. This guide aims to be a support tool for early childhood teachers, promoting the use of stories based on Ecuadorian culture as a means to enrich language, strengthen cultural identity, and stimulate oral expression. The document is divided into two parts: the first, dedicated to the theoretical foundation, and the second, which presents the methodological guide with children's stories and proposed oral-facial exercise routines.