PSYCHOMOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A FOUNDATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN'S KNOWLEDGE AND POTENTIAL

Abstract

By working with psychomotor skills, educators come to understand each child's individual limits and needs through constant observation of behavior, interaction, and other aspects manifested during pedagogical activities. Thus, assessment becomes a continuous process integrated into educational practice. It is essential to respect each child's own developmental pace, fostering the development of values and encouraging motor exploration from the earliest years of life. The pedagogical approach also enables the early identification of learning difficulties and disorders. In this sense, effective parental participation and understanding are essential for children to develop self-confidence and security in their developmental process.