ACTIVIDADES LÚDICAS PARA FORTALECER LOS HÁBITOS DE HIGIENE PERSONAL EN LOS NIÑOS Y NIÑAS DE 04 Y 05 AÑOS DE LA INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA INICIAL 050-CHACHAPOYAS-2023.

Abstract

The present research, titled Playful Activities to Strengthen Hygiene Habits in the 4 and 5-Year-Old boys and girls at Initial Educational Institution 050-Chachapoyas-2023. Aimed to demonstrate the positive influence of playful activities on improving personal hygiene habits in boys and girls in early childhood education. The research was based on a quantitative and applicative approach, using playful activities and hygiene habits as variables. The study population comprised 17 children in three age groups, with a sample of 14 children. Twenty sessions were conducted in which playful activities were implemented to enhance these habits. As a result, a significant improvement was observed in the practice of hygiene habits in the dimensions of sensory hygiene, body hygiene, and dress hygiene. The children progressed from the initial stage to predominantly achieved and outstanding levels. In conclusion, it can be affirmed that playful activities have a positive and significant impact on hygiene habits. Keywords: Habits, hygiene, activities, playful, dimensions.