A contação de histórias e o brincar como práticas sociais e pedagógicas necessárias à educação infantil

Abstract

Storytelling and playing in Early Childhood Education are based on practical, interactive, pedagogical and expressive activities, which, mediated by the teacher, take on different forms and the most varied intentions and purposes. They also serve as playful and pleasurable support, promoting personal and cultural development, contributing to the formation of critical citizens, acquiring knowledge about themselves and the world. Therefore, this work aimed to analyze the practices of storytelling and playing in the CE/UFPB Toy Library. The Toy Library plays a fundamental role in the socialization of the children who are cared for there. In this space, the child makes new discoveries, experiences new sensations and, above all, uses their imagination. To achieve our objectives, we carried out exploratory, qualitative research. For its development, we began with a bibliographical review to support the study. At this stage, we are based, above all, on Abramovich (2009), Cândido (2004), Sisto (2016), Andrade (2018), Brougére (2001), Fantin, Muller (2017), among others, who brought us a better knowledge about playing and storytelling. The field research was carried out in the Toy Library of the Education Center of the Federal University of Paraíba and was developed from observation that contributed to better knowing and understanding the context of the Toy Library - CE, as well as to prove its importance as a playful and former. The data analyzed revealed the social function of the Toy Library, its relevance as a playful space where children interact and learn through play and that storytelling and playing are necessary and vital pedagogical practices for children, regardless of their age group.