O brincar e o cuidar como direitos da criança brasileira: uma reflexão a partir dos marcos legais vigentes para a educação infantil

Abstract

This article aims to reflect on play and care as fundamental rights of Brazilian children based on the current legal frameworks for Early Childhood Education. This is a qualitative, descriptive, and bibliographic study developed through the analysis of books, scientific articles, and legal documents related to the topic. The theoretical framework is based on authors who discuss childhood as a historical and social construct, the Sociology of Childhood, children’s protagonism, and the specific characteristics of Amazonian childhood, as well as official documents that guarantee children’s rights in the Brazilian educational context. The findings indicate that play and care are inseparable educational practices and are essential for children’s integral development. It is concluded that the effective implementation of these rights requires pedagogical practices that value children’s participation, respect the diversity of childhoods, and consider the sociocultural specificities of Early Childhood Education, especially in the Amazon region.