Stage art as an innovative didactic resource for the development of creativity in five-year-old children

Stage art emerged as an innovative pedagogical strategy that allowed children to learn playfully while developing cognitive and emotional competencies. The study aimed to design a system of didactic activities to foster creativity in five-year-old children through theatrical practices. Using a descriptive, mixed-methods approach that incorporated empirical techniques such as observation and interviews, as well as theoretical methods including historical-logical, analytical-synthetic, and inductive-deductive reasoning, the study identified several difficulties among children, including stage fright, emotional insecurity, and limitations in bodily expression. It was also evident that teachers required training in innovative methodologies related to performing arts. The findings highlighted the importance of implementing flexible and contextually relevant didactic activities that can enrich teaching practices and promote integral development in early childhood, with the potential to be adapted to various educational contexts.