Fortalecimiento de la literatura infantil en los niños de la Institucion Educativa agroecologica la playa atravez de la incorporacion de la tradicion y expresion oral en el municipio de Francisco Pizarro

Abstract

The goal of this research project is to enhance children's literature for boys and girls aged 5 to 6 in preschool grade A at the Agroecological Educational Institution La Playa, situated in the municipality of Francisco Pizarro (Nariño). We aim to achieve this by weaving in the rich Afro-descendant oral traditions and expressions from the Colombian Pacific. The main challenge we face is the limited presence of traditional oral stories—like myths, legends, lullabies, and folk tales—in the educational process, which hampers the development of language skills, cultural identity, and a love for reading in early childhood. Using a qualitative approach and a participatory action-research design, we conducted pedagogical workshops, interviews, observations, and community activities to revive ancestral knowledge and turn it into meaningful teaching strategies. Among the resources we created, a literary resource bank, a podcast reading program, and a collection of activities based on local oral traditions stand out. Our findings reveal that oral traditions not only enrich children's reading and communication experiences but also strengthen their sense of belonging and appreciation for their cultural heritage. Therefore, we conclude that incorporating local stories into educational practices fosters a holistic, inclusive, and culturally relevant education.