Development of emotional intelligence through recreational activities in primary school students

Abstract

The development of emotional intelligence in primary school students through recreational activities is vital for their personal and academic growth. In this scenario, recreational activities promote skills focused on managing and understanding emotions, self-esteem and interpersonal relationships. In the present work, the importance of the development of emotional intelligence through recreational activities was recognized through a systematic search in various databases of scientific articles linked to the topic, this being a review article. The results showed the need to promote emotional intelligence development programs in primary school through the application of recreational activities, such as cooperative, traditional, recreational games, use of teaching materials, among others, in various subjects and from an early age, helping the training integral of children and their development in socio-emotional skills. Concluding that the role of the educator is fundamental to improve their interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, management and understanding of their emotions and those of others, ensuring their well-being and personal success.