Actividades lúdicas y su intervención en el refuerzo académico de estudiantes de segundo año de educación básica.

Abstract

Recreational activities play a fundamental role in the academic reinforcement of second-year elementary school students, as they foster creativity, motivation, and children's comprehensive development. These activities, based on play and fun, allow teachers to achieve established pedagogical objectives, developing analytical, critical, and reflective students, as well as improving communication and socialization among peers. Various studies have shown that the implementation of recreational strategies in the classroom increases student interest and participation, which translates into significant improvements in academic performance, especially in areas such as mathematics and literacy. For example, the use of educational games facilitates the understanding of abstract knowledge and promotes meaningful and useful learning, as supported by the constructivist theories of Vygotsky, Ausubel, and Piaget. Furthermore, these activities contribute to the development of motor, cognitive, and social skills and competencies, such as coordination, memory, and oral expression. Playful interventions also allow for identifying students' strengths and weaknesses, providing timely feedback and adapting strategies to their needs in response to the necessary reinforcements. The collaboration of the educational community is essential to maximize the benefits of these activities, as they involve teachers, parents, and students in a holistic, dynamic, and participatory process. In conclusion, playful activities are effective and necessary tools for enhancing learning and comprehensive development in second-year elementary school students.