El dibujo libre y la expresión de vivencias del contexto familiar de niños de 4 a 5 años

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to analyze and interpret what children can express about their family context through free drawing. The method used was qualitative, allowing for a more detailed analysis of the impact children have on their family ties and relationships. The study was exploratory in scope, supported by documentary research to establish its theoretical foundation. The primary technique used was Louis Corman's Family Drawing Test, with a population of 27 children aged 4 to 5 years, from the "Tarcila Albornoz de Gross" Educational Unit. The results showed that free drawing can be used as a valuable pedagogical and diagnostic tool because it allows for the identification of emotional, social, and affective aspects of a child's family environment, many of which are not expressed verbally. In conclusion, free drawing represents a way to explore the experiences of the family context in early childhood, allowing teachers and education professionals to better understand the inner world of children and thus more comprehensively support their emotional, cognitive, and social development. This research provides a theoretical and practical basis for the value of free drawing in early childhood education, proposing it as a useful tool for identifying emotional needs, strengthening bonds, and, above all, for including pedagogical strategies aimed at the holistic development of children.