A IMPORTÂNCIA DOS JOGOS E BRINCADEIRAS NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL

Abstract

Playing is a fundamental right of every child in the world, every child must be able to take advantage of educational opportunities aimed at satisfying their basic learning needs. The school should offer opportunities for the construction of knowledge through discovery and invention, indispensable elements for the active participation of the child in its environment. Play helps the child in their physical, affective, intellectual and social development. The authors, Friedmann (2012) and Kishimoto (2002 and 2010) point out that according to the ludic activities the child forms concepts, relates ideas, establishes logical relations, through this mechanism it develops oral and corporal expression, reinforces social skills, reduces aggression, integrates into society and builds its own knowledge. The choice of theme is linked to the professional activity in the area of Early Childhood Education where the teacher is the mediator, leading the student and the activities to be performed. This playful universe enables new ways of teaching, where one can obtain a quality education through games and games.