A importância da musicalização na educação infantil: contribuições para o desenvolvimento integral das crianças a partir de uma revisão sistemática de literatura

Abstract

This study addresses the importance of musicalization in Early Childhood Education and its contributions to children’s holistic development. The research emerged from experiences gained during the undergraduate Pedagogy program, especially through musicalization activities carried out with children in Early Childhood Education. The study aims to analyze how musicalization in Early Childhood Education has been addressed in undergraduate final papers (Trabalhos de Conclusão de Curso – TCCs) of the Pedagogy Program at the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL) between 2016 and 2026. The research is characterized as a qualitative literature review based on the analysis of studies available in the UFAL Institutional Repository. The search was conducted using the keywords “musicalization in early childhood education,” “musicalization,” and “music in early childhood education.” Based on the established criteria, five studies related to the topic were selected. The analyzed studies highlight music as a pedagogical tool, its contribution to children’s holistic development, and its inclusion in Early Childhood Education practices and planning. The findings indicate that musicalization promotes socialization, language development, creativity, motor coordination, body expression, and the expansion of children’s cultural repertoire. The data also show that, despite its relevance to child development, music is still used in many educational contexts in a limited and insufficiently planned manner. The study concludes that musicalization plays a fundamental role in Early Childhood Education and that its inclusion in everyday school life should occur intentionally, meaningfully, and in connection with children’s experiences, contributing to their holistic development and to the strengthening of pedagogical practices.