Percepciones de padres de familia sobre las actividades lúdico-culturales de los llanos orientales en el fortalecimiento del desarrollo psicomotor de niños y niñas de 2 a 4 años, en la unidad comunitaria de atención (UCA) construyendo sueños 2, vereda La Barranca, Paz de Ariporo, Casanare, 2025

Abstract

This study analyzes parents’ perceptions of the potential of recreational and cultural activities in the Eastern Plains to enhance psychomotor development in children aged 2 to 4 at the Construyendo Sueños 2 Community Care Center, located in the village of La Barranca in the municipality of Paz de Ariporo, Casanare. The research problem arises from the decline in the daily practice of games, songs, circle games, and cultural expressions typical of the region, limiting children’s opportunities to interact with these traditional activities that promote movement, coordination, and social interaction. The purpose was to understand how families perceive the educational value of these cultural practices in children’s psychomotor development. The research was conducted using a qualitative, descriptive-interpretive approach, employing semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and participant observation as data collection techniques, applied to parents associated with the institution. The results showed that families recognize the importance of recreational and cultural activities as experiences that promote physical expression, socialization, and the construction of cultural identity; however, their practice has declined due to changes in family dynamics and the growing use of digital technologies. In conclusion, the need to strengthen the integration of these cultural practices into early childhood education processes is emphasized through context-specific pedagogical strategies that promote both psychomotor development and the preservation of the Llanera culture.