Pictogramas como herramienta de mejora en la comprensión lectora en la etapa infantil: Revisión Narrativa

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the use of pictograms as a strategy to improve reading comprehension, understood as the ability to interpret, use, and reflect on texts to promote learning and social participation. Publications in Spanish and English from the last eleven years (2015-2026) were reviewed, obtained from databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, Dialnet, Redalyc, and SciELO. Twenty full-text articles, considered relevant to the research, were selected. The review process yielded three relevant categories: 1) Relevant published research on the use of pictograms in reading comprehension; 2) Effectiveness of pictograms in reading comprehension in primary school children; and 3) Pedagogical strategies and types of teaching activities. The study concludes that, according to the various articles examined, pictograms are a valuable educational resource in early childhood, as they facilitate comprehension and the introduction to writing, strengthening attention, memory, and participation in reading. However, its use should be gradual and planned, thus promoting the transition to alphabetic writing and the development of more complex reading and symbolism skills.