A importância da ludicidade na educação infantil: contribuições para o ensino e aprendizagem

The present research addresses the theme "The importance of playfulness in early childhood education: contributions to teaching and learning", emphasizing that play plays a fundamental role in children's lives. The general objective of this research is to reflect on how playfulness, as a pedagogical tool, can contribute to the teaching and learning process in early childhood education. In methodological terms, a literature review was carried out, using books, magazines and specialized websites to obtain the necessary theoretical basis. It was concluded that play acts on the learning and development of the child during early childhood education, and it is essential that the school and the educator understand the student in his totality, considering both his affective and cognitive dimensions.