ECO-LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF NURSERY RHYMES: EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF VOCABULARY AND WORDS ON CHILDREN CONSCIOUSNESS

Abstract

In order to explore the field of early childhood education, this qualitative study analyses 50 nursery rhymes using ecolinguistics. This study investigates how early exposure to words related to the environment affects young children's language development. The research focuses on the frequency and contextual usage of environmental terminology, food-related objects, and bird and animal names. The study also examines the intrinsic rhythmic patterns and repetitions of nursery rhymes, which help children, become more engaged and memorable, ultimately improving their language development. The findings highlight the importance of integrating environmentally conscious language practices in early childhood learning resources and have implications for educators, parents, and curriculum designers. The study contributes to the growing field of ecolinguistics.