O lúdico e o processo de ensino-aprendizagem na educação infantil

Abstract

This study aims to understand the importance of playfulness in the teaching-learning process in Early Childhood Education, highlighting the use of games and playful activities as pedagogical tools that contribute to children’s cognitive, psychomotor, and socio-affective development. It also reflects on the reasons why playful practices are still underused in some educational institutions. This research is based on a literature review of authors who discuss playfulness in the educational context. The results indicate that playfulness promotes meaningful learning, stimulates creativity, imagination, and socialization, and increases children’s engagement in the educational process. It is concluded that playfulness is an essential resource for children’s integral development, acting as a facilitating bridge for learning.