Impact of the Artistic Expression Corner on Socio-Emotional Development in Early Education: Systematic Review

Abstract

The main objective of this systematic review was to synthesize the findings of various studies in the time frame between 2018 - 2024 to identify the influence of artistic expression corners on the socio-emotional development of children aged 3 to 4 years in educational environments.  This research focused on delving deeper into how these activities can impact early childhood. For this, rigorous inclusion criteria were used in the selection of relevant studies housed in recognized academic databases, evaluating both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The results highlighted those activities such as storytelling, whether physical or digital, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) integration contribute significantly to the structural strengthening of students' future behaviors, such as the ability to interact appropriately in their social context. As a result of this process, the implementation of these practices was recommended intentionally and aligned with the educational curricula. Furthermore, the need for future research is suggested to explore innovative methods and evaluate the long-term effects of these interventions.

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