Home⇛World Education Connect Multidisciplinary E-Publication⇛vol. 4 no. 9 (2024)

Literacy Adventures: Fusing Traditional Filipino Games With Letter Activities For Kindergarten Learning

Cattleya G. Ogues

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study investigated the impact of integrating traditional Filipino games with letter activities on the literacy skills of kindergarten learners at Mamonit Elementary School. The research addressed the pressing need to enhance literacy skills among kindergarten learners by employing culturally relevant and engaging instructional strategies. A quasiexperimental design was utilized, with pretest and posttests administered to assess the effects of the intervention. The study revealed that most of the kindergarten learners’ level of literacy skills before fusing traditional Filipino games is beginning. After fusing the traditional Filipino games, several codes were derived like enhanced motor skills and letter J recognition through the interactive play of Piko; teamwork and strategic thinking with letter H activities in Tumbang Preso; coordination and creativity through letter K in Chinese Garter; letter Y recognition and cultural appreciation through Nanay-tatay game; spatial awareness with letter V activities in Langit Lupa and improved fine motor skills and letter Q in Pitik Bulag.



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