Enquanto a tinta seca: reflexões sobre os limites e possibilidades no ensino de artes visuais na educação infantil

Abstract

This dissertation presents the results of a qualitative study on the challenges of teaching Visual Arts in Early Childhood Education at a Municipal Early Childhood Education Center in Manaus, Brazil, a public institution providing early childhood education services. The pedagogical practice of a teacher with a degree in Pedagogy, who works with Visual Arts in her reference classroom, faces challenges related to the limited time allocated to artistic activities, the restricted physical space of the classroom, and the scarcity of teaching materials. In the investigated center, the lack of an adequate environment and diverse resources significantly restricts the expressive possibilities of the children, often limiting artistic practice. This study shows, through the activities developed by the teacher, her perseverance in continuing pedagogical work that promotes experiences in Visual Arts, even under unfavorable conditions.