EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF SYMBOLIC PLAY STRATEGIES ON THE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Authors

  • MARIELA ELIZABETH GONZÁLEZ VÁZQUEZ UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE MILAGRO
  • CAROLINA ANDREA PÁEZ MERCHÁN UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE MILAGRO

Keywords:

symbolic play, cognitive development, early education, executive functions, childhood

Abstract

Symbolic play is a fundamental tool in the cognitive development process of preschool children. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of symbolic play strategies on cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and problem-solving in early childhood children. A quasi-experimental quantitative approach was applied with a control and experimental group, using standardized psychometric instruments before and after an intervention based on symbolic play dynamics for 10 weeks. The results show significant improvements in the experimental group, especially in executive functions and language skills, which suggests that these strategies should be systematically integrated into educational programs.

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VÁZQUEZ , M. E. G., & PÁEZ MERCHÁN , C. A. (2025). EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF SYMBOLIC PLAY STRATEGIES ON THE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. TPM – Testing, Psychometrics, Methodology in Applied Psychology, 32(S2(2025) : Posted 09 June), 812–817. Retrieved from https://tpmap.org/submission/index.php/tpm/article/view/303

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Vol. 32 No. S2(2025) : Posted 09 June (2025)

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