A importância da recreação em projetos de inclusão social de crianças de 7 a 12 anos

Abstract

This study aimed to demonstrate the importance of recreation in projects of social inclusion of children from 7 to 12 years. A descriptive study with a qualitative and quantitative approach was carried out in the Service of Coexistence and Strengthening of Links Antônio Pessoni de Luiz, located in the city of Inhumas - GO. Data were collected through questionnaires with open and closed questions directed to the director of the institution and 21 children between 7 and 12 years of age. In the questionnaire applied to the director, it was observed that in her view, the activities provided by the convenience center allow socializing, strengthening bonds and promoting moments of relaxation among children. The director said that activities aimed at children are always supervised and the purpose of the institution is to promote social interaction. In the questionnaire applied to children, 76% were female and 71.4% were between 10 and 12 years old. The majority of the children (57.1%) reported attending between the 3rd and 4th year of elementary school. All children claimed to enjoy the activities provided by the convenience center, where 95.3% said, respectively, to participate in all activities and that they help at the time of study. All the children also responded that they feel good at the convenience center and that they interact with their colleagues. It was concluded that the activities developed at the convenience center were effective in promoting socialization among children. Play and talk among children is a way to encourage child interaction. The children's convenience centers, through the recreational activities offered, are important for the promotion of child socialization and consequently social inclusion.