THE PLAYFULNESS AS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL:

TOWARDS AN EDUCATION THAT RESPECTS CHILDHOOD BEYOND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Authors

  • Danusa Vargas Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
  • Josiane Gomes Ivy Enber Christian University
  • Deise Aparecida Vargas Ivy Enber Christian University

Keywords:

Playful; Playful Culture; Games; Jokes.

Abstract

This article aims to discuss some concepts that involve the words: playful, game and play and their educational importance. The bibliographic study was conducted in the light of Historical-Cultural Theory and aims to carry out a critical/descriptive study on how the historical representations of these social roles can positively influence the children's learning process in the context of the initial grades, understanding these elements as a child's right. To do this, we will use the bibliographic methodology that will present the concepts brought by the authors: Elkonin (1978a, 1987b, 2009), Leontiev (1978), Vigotski (1987, 1993, 1995, 2004, 2006), Kishimoto (1999, 2002). It is concluded that, according to the analyzes produced through this research, that the playful culture produced through experiences with games and play must affect the various spheres of human social life. In this sense, the use of these elements can contribute significantly to the learning of children in the early grades, by making classes less tiring and more enjoyable, full of meaning and meaning.

Author Biographies

Danusa Vargas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Mestra pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC. Especialista em Didática e Metodologias para a Educação Básica, pelo Centro Universitário Municipal de São José (USJ). Graduada em Pedagogia pelo Centro Universitário Municipal de São José (USJ)

Josiane Gomes, Ivy Enber Christian University

Mestranda pelo Ivy Enber Christian Universty pelo Curso Internacional Master’s in Education Sciences Metodologia e práticas da educação básica. Pós-Graduação em Educação Infantil e Séries Iniciais. Pós-Graduação em Educação Especial Inclusiva pelo Centro Universitário Leonardo da Vinci UNIASSELVI. Graduada em Licenciatura Plena pelo Centro Universitário Leonardo da Vinci UNIASSELVI

Deise Aparecida Vargas, Ivy Enber Christian University

Mestranda pelo Ivy Enber Christian Universty pelo Curso Internacional Master’s in Education Sciences Metodologia e práticas da educação básica. Pós-Graduação em Psicopedagogia. Pós-Graduação em Educação Inclusiva, Anos Iniciais e Educação Infantil pelo Centro Universitário Leonardo da Vinci UNIASSELVI. Graduada em Licenciatura Plena pelo Centro Universitário Leonardo da Vinci UNIASSELVI

Published

2025-10-14

How to Cite

Vargas, D., Gomes, J., & Vargas, D. A. (2025). THE PLAYFULNESS AS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL: : TOWARDS AN EDUCATION THAT RESPECTS CHILDHOOD BEYOND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. IVY ENBER SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, 5(1), 49–63. Retrieved from https://enberuniversity.com/revista/index.php/ies/article/view/278

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