El dibujo libre para fomentar la creatividad en niños de 4 a 5 años.

Abstract

This research presents the results of a study on free drawing to promote creativity in children aged 4 to 5 years. The objective was to evaluate, through the application of a free drawing activity guide, its influence on the development of creativity in preschool children. The study adopted a mixed approach that combined documentary and bibliographic research with field work. The design was experimental, pre-experiment type. The inductive-deductive method and observation were applied to a sample of 22 students of initial education, preschool level of the "Facundo Bayas" Basic Education School using the observation sheet. In addition, the survey applied to 30 teachers from establishments in the Province of Morona Santiago was used to find out if they use free drawing as a form of expression of creativity in children. The main findings of the educational intervention show that the proposal of executed activities allowed the results to be improved, showing when comparing the pre- and post-test that creativity experienced positive changes. In conclusion, research suggests that free drawing in early education helps foster creativity in children.