Cómo se promueve la participación de la familia en las diferentes actividades rectoras del centro de desarrollo infantil los Sabaneritos

Abstract

The purpose of this synthesis of experiences was to understand the benefits of family participation in the guiding activities carried out at the Los Sabaneritos Child Development Center (CDI), located in Sincelejo, Sucre, and its contribution to strengthening early childhood education processes. The initiative arose from the observation that family participation was initially limited due to work, family, and economic circumstances, as well as a lack of awareness of their shared responsibility in early childhood education. The process, carried out in 2025, consisted of three phases: assessment of the situation, implementation of pedagogical strategies, and reflection on the experience. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, field journals, and activity logs. The strategies were based on play, art, literature, and environmental exploration, carried out through workshops and participatory experiences with children, families, and educators. The findings revealed progressively more active family involvement, accompanied by greater trust, communication, and recognition of their responsibility in educational processes. Additionally, experiences were observed that fostered emotional bonds, motivation, and participation among children. It is concluded that flexible, context-specific, and participatory strategies promote family engagement, although barriers related to work and family circumstances persist. Therefore, the need to strengthen ongoing processes of support, communication, training, and follow-up is emphasized in order to consolidate shared responsibility between families and institutions and promote a more meaningful and comprehensive early childhood education.