"El rincón de teatrín para el desarrollo del lenguaje de los niños de 2 a 3 años del centro de desarrollo infantil San pablo 1"

Abstract

The research titled “The Theater Corner for Language Development in Children Aged 2 to 3 at the San Pablo 1 Early Childhood Development Center” aimed to implement a pedagogical play space to stimulate oral language in early childhood. Using a documentary, descriptive, and field based methodology, a group of 27 children was assessed through achievement indicators established by MIES (Ecuador’s Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion). Results showed that over 50% of the children faced challenges in conversational, descriptive, and expressive skills, while 74% demonstrated strength in listening to and retelling stories. Based on these findings, a theater corner was designed and implemented using safe, age-appropriate, and accessible materials. This space promoted creativity, verbal expression, and social interaction. The study concludes that the theater corner is an effective educational strategy to support linguistic and emotional development, supported by the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky. It is recommended to integrate this tool into daily educational planning, ensure continuous teacher training, and encourage family involvement. These actions will enhance language learning through a playful, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate approach.