DIVERSIFICANDO - JOGOS E BRINCADEIRAS: PROJETO RECREIO ESCOLAR PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO INTEGRAL DAS CRIANÇAS

Abstract

The benefits of planned playful activities on children’s behavior, motivation, and engagement highlight the impact of an educational approach in the context of school recess. This article analyzes the motivations that drove the development of the project, focusing on the needs identified in the school environment and the expected benefits for children’s integral development. The “Diversifying - Games and Play” project was developed to enhance school recess, creating an educational environment focused on children’s integral development. Developed by Physical Education students, who were carrying out supervised curricular internships in a school located in the municipality of Pires do Rio/GO. In response to the lack of an adequate space, the project prioritized the safety and organization of playtime, implementing activities that balance cognitive, physical, and emotional needs. Through observations and collaborative meetings between the management and interns, four simultaneous play stations were structured, allowing children to choose activities of their preference, encouraging autonomy and respecting their individuality. Each station promoted essential competencies, such as cooperation, problem-solving, and communication, contributing directly to motor and social development. This organizational and pedagogical model strengthened recess as a moment of learning and socialization, providing a more welcoming and inclusive environment.