Phonological awareness

the role of language games in young children's literacy development

Authors

  • Rafaela Bisognin Dias Rede Municipal de Ensino, Passo Fundo/RS – Brasil
  • Luiz Marcelo Darroz Universidade de Passo Fundo – UPF, Passo Fundo/RS – Brasil
  • Cleci Teresinha Werner da Rosa Universidade de Passo Fundo – UPF, Passo Fundo/RS – Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15536/thema.V24.2025.68-89.3576

Keywords:

literacy, phonological awareness, language games, SEA acquisition

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study investigating how language games can support the development of phonological skills in young children. A didactic sequence was designed based on the theoretical frameworks of Soares and Morais. The study employed a qualitative, participatory research approach in a class of 4- and 5-year-old students. Data were collected through diagnostic evaluations, the implementation of the didactic sequence, the researcher's logbook entries, and video recordings of the sessions. The data analysis followed the principles of Content Analysis, with pre-defined categories: lexical awareness and syllabic awareness. Results suggest that language games structured according to Soares and Morais’ guidelines foster the development of phonological skills. Through play, children reflect on words, thereby enhancing their literacy process.

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Author Biographies

Rafaela Bisognin Dias, Rede Municipal de Ensino, Passo Fundo/RS – Brasil

Luiz Marcelo Darroz, Universidade de Passo Fundo – UPF, Passo Fundo/RS – Brasil

Cleci Teresinha Werner da Rosa, Universidade de Passo Fundo – UPF, Passo Fundo/RS – Brasil

Published

2025-01-31

How to Cite

DIAS, R. B.; DARROZ, L. M.; ROSA, C. T. W. da. Phonological awareness: the role of language games in young children’s literacy development. Revista Thema, Pelotas, v. 24, n. 1, p. 68–89, 2025. DOI: 10.15536/thema.V24.2025.68-89.3576. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ifsul.edu.br/index.php/thema/article/view/3576. Acesso em: 5 feb. 2025.

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Section

Ciências Humanas