LUDOPEDAGOGY: THE ESSENCE OF PLAY WITH A FOCUS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Ludopedagogy is an educational approach that integrates play and games into the learning process, in accordance with various educational guidelines. The article deals with the theme of "ludopedagogy: the essence of play with a focus on teaching and learning for early childhood education". Its main objective is to identify the influence of play in early childhood education and its contributions to children's development. The problem with this work is: What are the benefits of ludopedagogy in the learning process in early childhood education? This is a bibliographical study with a qualitative approach and a descriptive objective. It was based on authors such as: Rau (2012); Silva (2006); Kishimoto (2017) among others. The conclusion is that ludopedagogy makes learning more meaningful and adapted to the pace and needs of each child. It promotes socialization, creativity, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and the development of emotional skills, making a significant contribution to children's all-round development.