Ludicidade e desenvolvimento integral da criança: uma análise das teorias de Piaget, Vygotsky e Wallon na educação infantil.

Abstract

This study aims to understand the importance of playfulness in child development, based on the theoretical contributions of. It is based on the understanding that play is an essential element of childhood and an important means of learning in Early Childhood Education. The specific objectives are to analyze the authors' conceptions about play, reflect on the teacher's role as a mediator of playful practices, and relate these contributions to the guidelines of the Brazilian National Common Curricular Base (BNCC). This research is characterized as qualitative and bibliographical, developed through the analysis of books, scientific articles, and official documents. The results show that playfulness contributes to children's cognitive, social, emotional, and motor development, as well as to the construction of autonomy and social interaction. It is concluded that play should be recognized as a fundamental part of the educational process, requiring planning and pedagogical intentionality by teachers. Furthermore, this study may contribute to the construction of theoretical and practical references that support future research and pedagogical practices in the school context.