"Biblioteca de Sueños y Realidades Infantiles: "Influencia de la Exploración de la Literatura Infantil y la Creación de Textos Narrativos e Ilustrativos en el Desarrollo del Pensamiento Crítico en Niños y Niñas de 5 y 6 Años"

Abstract

This research explores how pedagogical mediation in the context of exploring children's literature and creating narrative and illustrative texts contributes to the development of critical thinking in 5 and 6-year-old children. Through experiences such as reading sessions, book fairs, festivals, encounters with authors, and text creation activities, the study emphasizes the importance of teacher intervention in fostering reflective, imaginative, and critical engagement with literature. By examining the children's creations and analyzing their interactions with literature during these varied experiences, it was found that engaging with literature in an active and participatory way allows children to question, reinterpret, and create their own narratives, enhancing both cognitive and emotional development. A key pedagogical approach was integrating family involvement in the educational process, enriching the children's learning experiences and strengthening their ability to reflect on the stories they read and create. The study also led to the design of a "Library of Dreams and Realities," a tool intended to facilitate reflection on the impact of children's literature on the development of critical thinking. The findings highlight the significant role of pedagogy in fostering critical thinking from an early age and suggest further improvements, such as enhancing teacher training, diversifying literary resources, and increasing family participation in the educational process.