"El teatrín en el desarrollo del lenguaje de los niños del centro de desarrollo infantil Ñukanchi Allpa, Parroquia Chonta Punta, Cantón Tena de la Provincia Napo".

Abstract

This research analyzes the impact of the puppet theater ("teatrín") as a pedagogical strategy for language development in children aged 12 to 36 months at the Ñukanchi Allpa Child Development Center, located in Chonta Punta parish, Tena canton, Napo province. Faced with the need to strengthen linguistic skills in early childhood, especially in rural and intercultural contexts, the teatrín was implemented as a playful and didactic tool integrating symbolic play, dramatization, and verbal expression. Using a qualitative methodology—including direct observation and achievement indicator sheets—the language development of 30 children across three age groups was assessed. Results show that the teatrín significantly enhances language acquisition, stimulates creativity, improves social interaction, and promotes inclusion. Its educational value is theoretically supported by Piaget, Vygotsky, and Ausubel, emphasizing benefits in phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Additionally, a teatrín was built using accessible materials, encouraging community participation. The proposal aligns with intercultural education policies and children's rights, demonstrating itself as an effective, replicable, and contextually appropriate tool for promoting the integral development of children in early education.