Estrategias lúdicas como herramienta para el fortalecimiento del pensamiento lógico-matemático en niños de 4 a 5 años, Machala 2024.

Abstract

This research work, entitled "Playful strategies as a tool for strengthening logicalmathematical thinking in children aged 4 to 5, Machala 2024," arose from the need to apply new learning methodologies that motivate children to learn through play. The general objective was to describe how the implementation of playful strategies contributes to strengthening logical-mathematical thinking in children in early childhood education. To achieve this goal, quantitative research was used, with a descriptive approach and a non-experimental design, that is, without manipulation of variables. Statistical data were collected through observation and survey techniques, using as instruments: a questionnaire with closed questions, an observation guide, and a checklist. These were administered to a sample of 4 teachers and 30 children from an educational unit. After applying the instruments, the main finding was a lack of awareness and lack of application of playful strategies during classes. This approach, by proposing learning primarily based on play, constitutes a transcendental curricular innovation for strengthening logical-mathematical thinking in children. The conclusion is that applying playful strategies based on play is optimal for the learning process in early childhood. Therefore, a training workshop on playful strategies to strengthen logical-mathematical thinking was proposed for early childhood teachers.