O circo como ferramenta lúdica no desenvolvimento infantil: impactos das atividades circenses na educação

Abstract

The circus is an extremely diverse form of entertainment that can attract both adults and children. By incorporating circus activities into early childhood education alongside play, it is possible to promote playful and creative learning. This study seeks to understand the impacts and influence of these circus activities as a playful form of early childhood education, recognizing that child development encompasses many different aspects. The research sought to analyze how circus activities can contribute to playfulness in education, starting from the question: What are the challenges and difficulties of implementing circus activities in education and how can playful resources be applied in schools? This is a qualitative approach, carried out through investigations and experiences that may make it possible to understand and observe the facts, using action research, questionnaires for educators, and playful activities in two municipal public schools in the city of Sussuapara-PI, involving the participation of two teachers who work in early childhood education and/or the early years of elementary school, as well as the use of the following authors: Baranita (2012), Borboleto (2023), Dolwitsch (2018), Tortorella (2019), among others. Given all the information contained in this study, it can be concluded that the circus, as an educational resource, is effective in promoting meaningful learning, covering cognitive, motor, social, and emotional foundations. It also promotes socialization, strengthens emotional bonds, and contributes to children's emotional development, as circus activities allow them to express their feelings, ideas, and perceptions in a creative way, demonstrating that the circus is an educational resource that integrates knowledge, movement, and artistic expression.