Ludic-aggressive play in Early Childhood Education

Child and adult logic in dispute

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7213/1981-416X.25.085.DS07

Keywords:

Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Rough-and-tumble play, Ludic-aggressive play, Children’s culture

Abstract

This study analyzes the representations of adults and children regarding ludic-aggressive play in Early Childhood Education, considering it as a fundamental practice for socialization processes and the production of children’s cultures. The ethnographic research was conducted in a Municipal Early Childhood Education Center (CMEI) in Vitória, Brazil, with data collected through narratives, interviews, videos, and field diary records. Participants included two Physical Education teachers, 40 children aged 4 and 5, a secretary, a pedagogue, and the school principal. The analysis identified three main categories: (in)safety in play, perception and recording of reality. The findings showed that the teachers’ representations reflected a culture of care, initially grounded in a traditional perspective, which gradually evolved into a more understanding and tolerant approach as they recognized the importance of play for learning and social interactions. The results highlight that, in alignment with the guiding axes of the Early Childhood Education curriculum, ludic-aggressive play fosters the development of socio-emotional skills, coexistence with differences, and expression through multiple languages. This study emphasizes the need to value these practices in pedagogical planning, recognizing children’s agency and playfulness as essential elements of education.

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Translation

This article is a translation in English of the article:  Brincadeiras lúdico-agressivas na Educação Infantil

Author Biography

Raquel Firmino Magalhães Barbosa, Colégio Pedro II (CPII), Campus Engenho Novo

Doutora em Educação Física pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (2018). Docente da disciplina de Educação Física do Colégio Pedro II.

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Published

2025-06-27

How to Cite

Barbosa, R. F. M. (2025). Ludic-aggressive play in Early Childhood Education: Child and adult logic in dispute. Revista Diálogo Educacional, 25(85), 513–525. https://doi.org/10.7213/1981-416X.25.085.DS07