Exploring The Importance Of Literature-Based Activities For Early Childhood Education: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

This article presents the principles and practices of organizing learning activities for early childhood children using English literature as a basis. Literature is an effective tool for organizing activities for children as it allows them to experience people and places beyond their everyday experiences, fosters their imagination and cognitive development, and strengthens their moral and ethical values. This article highlights the importance of selecting literature that is appropriate for children's age, gender, and interests.

Furthermore, the article discusses the different approaches to teaching using literature, such as the text-based approach and the literature-based approach. The text-based approach focuses on teaching skills through a textbook while the literature-based approach utilizes literature as the basis for organizing linguistic experiences and developing language skills through language experiences and responses to literature.

In addition, this article outlines the steps for organizing learning activities using English literature as a basis. These steps include making time for reading aloud, encouraging children to talk about characters, objects, scenes or situations related to literary works, planning and organizing learning activities, asking for feedback from children and parents, and designing related activities with literature and learning material according to the school curriculum. These activities should be diverse and appropriate for the child's age and development, covering all aspects of child development, with art and drama as the main elements of the experience.

The article also provides examples of activities that can be implemented, such as role-playing, educational games, and cutting paper into fish scales, and discusses the importance of creating a classification environment in the classroom and organizing an exhibition to showcase what children have learned.

Overall, this article emphasizes the importance of using literature as a basis for organizing learning activities for early childhood children, as it promotes their imagination, language skills, and love for reading, and contributes to their overall development as individuals.