Gamificación y desarrollo de la creatividad en la educación inicial: Una revisión narrativa de la literatura

Gamification and Creativity Development in Early Childhood Education: A Narrative Literature Review

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Introducción: La educación inicial constituye una etapa fundamental para el desarrollo cognitivo, creativo y socioemocional, en la que se establecen las bases para aprendizajes posteriores. En este contexto, la gamificación representa una metodología innovadora que incorpora elementos lúdicos para favorecer experiencias de aprendizaje motivadoras y participativas. Objetivo: Analizar el impacto de la gamificación en el desarrollo de la creatividad infantil en estudiantes de nivel parvulario. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión narrativa de la literatura con enfoque cualitativo. La búsqueda se efectuó en bases de datos académicas y consideró principalmente estudios empíricos y teóricos publicados entre 2020 y 2024. La evidencia seleccionada fue examinada mediante un análisis temático de los principales aportes de la gamificación al desarrollo de la creatividad infantil. Resultados: Los hallazgos evidenciaron una relación positiva entre la implementación de estrategias lúdicas y gamificadas y el desarrollo del pensamiento divergente, la imaginación y la resolución de problemas. Entre los componentes con mayor potencial se identificaron las narrativas inmersivas, la retroalimentación inmediata, los desafíos progresivos y la interacción social equilibrada. Asimismo, se destacó la importancia de la formación docente en competencias digitales y pedagógicas para una implementación adecuada. Conclusiones: La gamificación constituye una estrategia pedagógica con potencial para fortalecer la creatividad y el desarrollo integral durante la educación inicial, especialmente cuando se sustenta en principios constructivistas y de motivación intrínseca. Su incorporación requiere formación docente, criterios de equidad y consideraciones éticas, además de investigaciones longitudinales que permitan valorar la sostenibilidad de sus efectos.
Introduction: Early childhood education constitutes a fundamental stage for cognitive, creative, and socioemotional development, during which the foundations for subsequent learning are established. In this context, gamification represents an innovative methodology that incorporates game-based elements to promote engaging and participatory learning experiences. Objective: To analyze the impact of gamification on the development of creativity among early childhood students. Methodology: A qualitative narrative literature review was conducted. The search was performed in academic databases and primarily considered empirical and theoretical studies published between 2020 and 2024. The selected evidence was examined through thematic analysis of the main contributions of gamification to the development of children's creativity. Results: The findings revealed a positive relationship between the implementation of playful and gamified strategies and the development of divergent thinking, imagination, and problem-solving skills. The components with the greatest potential included immersive narratives, immediate feedback, progressive challenges, and balanced social interaction. The importance of teacher training in digital and pedagogical competencies for effective implementation was also highlighted. Conclusions: Gamification constitutes a promising pedagogical strategy for strengthening creativity and holistic development in early childhood education, particularly when grounded in constructivist principles and intrinsic motivation. Its implementation requires teacher training, equity considerations, and ethical safeguards, as well as longitudinal research to assess the sustainability of its effects.

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Alayo Luna, M. Y., & Leyva Aguilar, N. A. (2026). Gamificación y desarrollo de la creatividad en la educación inicial: Una revisión narrativa de la literatura. Revista Tribunal, 6(17), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.59659/revistatribunal.v6i17.583
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Vol. 6 Núm. 17 (2026): Tribunal. Revista en Ciencias de la Educación y Ciencias Jurídicas. Octubre – Diciembre 2026
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Alayo Luna, M. Y., & Leyva Aguilar, N. A. (2026). Gamificación y desarrollo de la creatividad en la educación inicial: Una revisión narrativa de la literatura. Revista Tribunal, 6(17), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.59659/revistatribunal.v6i17.583

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