Design analysis of visual literacy writing-based memory card games for preschool children

Education is a process that continues throughout our lives and in various environments, where we develop ourselves at school, at home, and generally everywhere, and thus become knowledgeable. We can also call preschool education and the period as the process in which children get to know and find themselves physically, mentally and socially. Memory card games based on visual literacy for preschool children are educational tools aimed at developing young children's reading and writing skills. These games help children develop their language skills at an early age and enrich their vocabulary. Memory cards usually contain colorful and attractive visuals, which attract children's attention and make learning more fun. The pictures and words on the cards strengthen children's letter and word recognition skills and prepare them for the reading and writing process. Associating words and sounds with visuals increases children's awareness, which forms the basis of their reading and writing skills. Memory card games allow children to have fun while learning, and thus the learning process becomes more motivating. These games create a solid foundation for children's future academic and social success. A comprehensive understanding needs to be developed regarding the design and use of these games. Because the effective design and implementation of these games is vital in terms of developing children's spoken language, increasing their learning motivation and supporting their cognitive development. In this process, factors such as the selection of visual and auditory elements used in the design of the games, the difficulty level of the game, determining learning goals and effectively integrating the game need to be examined and understood. In this way, their effects on language development in the preschool period can be better understood and more effective strategies can be developed to improve children's language skills.