A view play in "Early Childhood Program" in the Social Assistance Unique System

Abstract

With the intention of knowning the practice and work organization of the visitants of the Early Childhood Program (PIS) in the Social Assistance Unique System (SUAS), this study aims to understand how they conceive playing in their practices. The locus of the research was the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS) in Ibiassucê, state of Bahia. The discussions presented were based on bibliographic research in program manuals, in the National Curriculum Reference for Early Childhood Education, in the National Curriculum Guidelines for Early Childhood Education and in the Child and Adolescent Statute, among others. The methodology was qualitative research, and the instruments of data collection were: questionnaire, document analysis of the forms filled in by visitors and the field diary.  According to PIS visitors, playing was perceived as a way to bring mothers closer to their children, strengthening the bond between child and caregiver. In addition, it was possible to understand that playing is an important tool for child's development, as it makes it possible to identify their motor and cognitive difficulties and, therefore, allows them to interfere and strengthen their development. PIS has been a way of showing families in the municipality of Ibiassucê the importance of playing and also helping them to enjoy the rights that are violated.