O uso do lúdico na educação infantil: percepções e desafios enfrentados pelos educadores de uma creche no RN

Abstract

This study addresses the theme “The use of play in early childhood education: Perceptions and challenges faced by educators of a daycare center in RN”, which focuses on the analysis of how the use of playful activities can contribute to children’s learning and the challenges faced by educators when implementing playful activities in the classroom. The general objective seeks to analyze the importance of playfulness as a pedagogical methodology, its contributions to the teaching-learning process of children, and the challenges in applying this approach in the educational context. The methodology was conducted through bibliographical surveys, through online texts and books about theorists and authors who address this theme, and qualitative research, through a questionnaire applied to educators working at a municipal Early Childhood Education institution. The results of the research demonstrate that, despite the challenges, teachers recognize playfulness as an indispensable tool for learning. However, the challenges faced in its implementation require deep reflection and concrete actions on the part of educators and managers. By overcoming these obstacles, it is possible to build a more welcoming and dynamic school environment, conducive to learning, where playing is seen as an essential part of education, providing enriching experiences that favor not only academic learning, but also children's lives.