PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS ANTIRRACISTAS NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL: Um relato de experiência a partir do projeto “o imaginário mundo de Kiusam Oliveira”, em uma creche municipal de Parelhas/RN.

Abstract

This study aims to document and analyze the implementation of pedagogical practices focused on anti-racist education in Early Childhood Education, based on an experience developed in a public daycare center in the municipality of Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, within the project “The Imaginary World of Kiusam Oliveira.” This is an experience report with a qualitative approach, grounded in the author's experiences in the school environment. The project was carried out with a Level III class consisting of 18 children aged between 2 and 3 years old over the course of one month. The activities included storytelling, exploration of Afro-Brazilian children's literature, art workshops, music activities, appreciation of Black aesthetics, and the participation of families and the school community. The practices developed sought to promote the recognition of ethnic-racial diversity, strengthen children's self-esteem, and value Afro-Brazilian culture from the earliest years of life. The results showed that the inclusion of intentional and contextualized pedagogical proposals significantly contributed to the construction of positive identities, the recognition of differences, and the development of more respectful attitudes among the children. Furthermore, it was observed that the experiences extended beyond the classroom environment, fostering reflection within families and the wider community.