El aprendizaje a través del arte, técnicas grafo plásticas: rasgado y pegado en niños y niñas de 4 a 5 años

Objective: Analyze the learning experiences through art and the manifestations of child development related to the tearing and gluing graphic-plastic techniques in boys and girls aged 4 to 5 at the Kasama Educational Unit in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. Methodology: A research study was conducted with a qualitative approach, descriptive scope, and field and documentary design. Twenty girls and boys participated, to whom a direct observation sheet was applied, consisting of ten skills from the Artistic Expression area of the Initial Education Curriculum. In addition, scientific articles, theses, books, and academic reports published between 2021 and 2026 were reviewed. Results: It was identified that 80% of the participants mastered the expression of experiences through free drawing and 75% through participation in rounds, dances, and traditional games. In the execution of creative activities using graphic-plastic techniques, 45% reached the mastery level, another 45% remained in process, and 10% did not achieve the skill. Conclusions: The pedagogical value of tearing and gluing was recognized as resources to promote artistic expression, creativity, and children's participation. Likewise, the importance of incorporating them in a planned and progressive manner in early education and expanding their study through research was highlighted.