O LUGAR DA LITERATURA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL

Abstract

This work analyzes the place and impact of literature in early childhood education. Such an approach is necessary given the importance of expanding children's literature at school. The purpose of this work is to conceptualize and define literature in Early Childhood Education, highlight its importance, in addition to presenting the main theorists on the topic. This aim will be achieved through a bibliographical review with the reading of works, scientific articles mainly those published in Scielo. Although it is not included as a curricula component in the National Common Curricular Base -BNCC, literature permeates the entire document and is present in various segments of education. Another aspect to be highlighted refers to literary production designed and used as leisure and entertainment for children, and not just as a school obligation. Monteiro Lobato's works received a prominent place in this study since it was the author's responsibility to be the divider of changes that separates the Brazil of yesterday and the Brazil of today. Another interesting fact refers to the relationship between children, Sítio characters and playing and toys, “as these are aspects that basically characterize childhood and are widely valued for their development, as well as everything linked to imagination, creativity and the importance of toys and games for the formation of conceptions and values.