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Festive performance in preschool education

Summary/Abstract: Festive performances hold a distinctive place in the preschool educational environment; therefore, this article proposes an examination of theatrical manifestations, such as Christmas performances, from the perspective of theatre pedagogy, highlighting the formative potential inherent in the process of their realization. These events are delimited from theatrical performances, as they do not pursue artistic value or aesthetic outcomes, but rather aim to create a supportive framework that facilitates children’s developmental processes. Through the careful selection and use of theatrical methods—such as dramatization, role-play, and storytelling—aligned with the needs, abilities, and interests of the target group, children can develop essential cognitive and socio-emotional competencies. Within a safe and supportive environment, they are encouraged to practice communication skills, critical thinking, empathy, self-esteem, collaboration, and social behavior. By highlighting the formative potential of theatre in education through theoretical and empirical perspectives, this article ultimately proposes a set of guidelines and recommendations that support the paradigm in which the formative process takes precedence over artistic performance, thereby transforming festive celebrations into authentic educational experiences.

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