THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY ACTIVITIES IN THE SCHOOL SPACE

Abstract

Playing from an early age is part of a child's life under construction and when they arrive at school the teacher can find in “play” a way of transforming what were previously mere routine activities of relaxation into moments of learning without losing the fun. Playfulness is a pedagogical practice that leads children to socialize, develop emotions, creativity and acquire knowledge. Playing at school plays an important role, as it leads the child to develop the content presented in a dynamic, efficient way to achieve excellent results. Playfulness as an educational practice in schools has been reformulating teaching and gaining prominent places in teaching learning. The main point of this article highlights that the teacher needs qualifications to know how to encourage his student and make time available for recreational activities, thus achieving significant achievements in his student's academic life and professional achievement.