Narrative strategies to stimulate oral skills in children

Oral competence in children is related to those abilities to communicate effectively, using speech, language, and linguistic expressions. This study aimed to apply narrative strategies in preschool children. The work had a quantitative and experimental approach. A sample of 25 children was used, and evaluated with a reliable observation sheet that reached a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.987. The results showed a significant improvement in oral skills, as 64% of students who were initially deficient achieved a better level in the post-test. In addition, the results reveal that narrative strategies are a valuable source of help for the development of children's language, as well as to develop creativity and imagination, which are essential for the integral development of the child.