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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
The Role of picture books in promoting peace education and emotional literacy in preschool children
Authors
Shifa Boat, Dr Asha Menon
Abstract
Early childhood is a formative stage for
cultivating empathy, cooperation, and emotional literacy. Picture books, with
their engaging narratives and illustrations, provide a powerful medium for
embedding peace education within preschool learning environments. This paper
explores how picture books promote values of kindness, inclusivity, and
non-violent conflict resolution while simultaneously strengthening children’s
emotional vocabulary and self-expression. Drawing from global and Indian
perspectives, the review emphasizes the role of picture books in fostering
socio-emotional competencies and resilience. The discussion also aligns these
practices with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National
Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022, both of which highlight holistic, play-based,
and value-driven education. The paper concludes that integrating curated
picture books into early childhood curricula can significantly contribute to
nurturing emotionally literate and peace-oriented future citizens.
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Pages:61-64
How to cite this article:
Shifa Boat, Dr Asha Menon "The Role of picture books in promoting peace education and emotional literacy in preschool children ". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 61-64
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