It is well known that linguistic signs are not the only tools used in human communication. Other signs include writing, sign language, symbolic rituals, forms of respect and military signals, to name a few. While linguistic signs take a linear form in messages and are understood according to a structure determined by sentence syntax, iconic signs spread across image space. Perception of any element within this space does not occur prior to perception of other elements; thus, starting with one element instead of another is at the recipient's discretion. Consequently, verbal messages are constrained by grammatical and usage rules, whereas visual discourse does not adhere to strict syntactic rules and its elements are perceived simultaneously. Educational images have become one of the most significant means of teaching and guiding children in educational, cultural and human terms due to the constructive values they convey. Images are an integral component of educational discourse. So how can we harness their power to shape children's educational imagination and enhance their intellectual, creative and educational development?

images, educational imagination, psycholinguistics