Las Canciones Infantiles Como Estimulación para el Desarrollo Psicomotor de Niños y Niñas de 1 a 3 Años, en un Contexto de Practica Alternativo, Univerisdad Santo Tomas, CAU Pasto

Abstract

The present paper explores how children’s songs can become a key tool for stimulating psychomotor development in boys and girls between the ages of 1 and 3. The main motivation arises from direct observation carried out at the Club Tomasito Estimulador, located at Universidad Santo Tomás, CAU Pasto, where insufficient psychomotor stimulation was evident. This situation prompted the search for innovative strategies that contribute to the comprehensive development of early childhood. Based on this experience, the following research question is posed: How do children’s songs support psychomotor development in boys and girls aged 1 to 3? It is essential to justify this research, since psychomotor development during early childhood is fundamental, as children acquire essential skills for their growth at this stage. Children’s songs not only entertain but also promote the development of gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance, and body expression. Therefore, it is relevant to analyze how children’s songs can be used as a resource for such stimulation. The objectives of the study include: analyzing the use of children’s songs as a tool for psychomotor stimulation; identifying skills developed through music; designing and implementing a proposal based on children’s songs; and evaluating its impact on the psychomotor development of boys and girls aged 1 to 3. The purpose is to provide practical and effective strategies that contribute to children’s well-being and comprehensive growth, promoting balanced psychomotor development. To address this issue, an action-research methodology is used, actively involving all participants in the search for concrete solutions. The study adopts a qualitative approach, which facilitates a deep and contextualized understanding of the influence of children’s songs on psychomotor development. Techniques such as direct observation and field journals were used to document how children react to music, including their movements, expressions, and levels of participation. Finally, this project aims to demonstrate that children’s songs, besides being a source of fun, can become a valuable resource to enhance psychomotor development in early childhood. Through the implementation of playful and musical strategies, this study seeks to contribute to children’s comprehensive growth, providing tools for both educators and families to support development from an early age.