As contribuições dos jogos e brincadeiras no desenvolvimento da criança na educação infantil

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze and highlight the importance of games and play in the development process of children in Early Childhood Education. The problem that guides this study is outlined from the following question: What contributions do games offer to the child's development during early childhood education? The methodology used was qualitative research that consisted of a literature review. Descriptors such as "Play", "Early Childhood Education", "Game" and "Playful" were used. The search for articles was carried out in the SciELO and CAPES databases, in order to obtain a wide variety of relevant studies on the subject. Games play a fundamental role in the development of children in early childhood education, offering several important contributions. First, they stimulate cognitive development, helping the child develop skills such as logical reasoning, memory, attention, and problem- solving. In addition, they promote social development by providing opportunities for group interaction, sharing, respect for rules and teamwork, fostering essential social skills. In the emotional aspect, games allow the child to express their emotions, stimulate creativity, teach them to deal with frustrations and face different situations in a healthy way. With regard to motor development, games and play contribute to improving children's motor coordination, balance, agility and physical strength. In addition, throug games, children learn to respect rules, deal with limits, and understand the importance of mutual respect and cooperation. These contributions are fundamental for meaningful and pleasurable learning during early childhood education.