LUDICIDADE NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM DA MATEMÁTICA NO CONTEXTO DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA TEORIA HISTÓRICO-CULTURAL

Abstract

This article aims to understand the importance of playfulness in Early Childhood Education and provide a reflection on how playful activities can contribute to the teaching-learning process of mathematics in Early Childhood Education. The ludic activities provide the child with a way to learn in a pleasant, happy and relaxed way. With the application of games and games in mathematics teaching, creativity, imagination and stimulation of socialization and coexistence among peers can be developed. Playfulness is an essential pedagogical instrument to guarantee dynamic and attractive mathematics classes for kindergarten children, assuring them the right to a quality education. In the educational context, playing develops autonomy, it helps to promote cultural diversity and tolerance.