
Resumen El artículo presentó una revisión sistemática de 14 estudios publicados entre 2021 y 2025 que analizaron el impacto de los juegos didácticos en el desarrollo de habilidades motoras en niños de nivel preescolar. Utilizando el protocolo PRISMA, se seleccionaron investigaciones de las bases de datos Web of Science, SciELO y Redalyc. Los hallazgos revelaron que los juegos didácticos, ya fueran tradicionales, manipulativos o digitales, tuvieron efectos positivos significativos en la motricidad gruesa (equilibrio, coordinación, desplazamiento) y fina (precisión prensil, coordinación visomotora). Se identificaron tres tipos principales de juegos: físicos, manipulativos y digitales interactivas. Las investigaciones mostraron mejoras en la participación, autoestima, concentración y desarrollo motor integral. A pesar de su efectividad, se identificaron limitaciones metodológicas, ausencia de estudios longitudinales y escasa capacitación docente en el uso pedagógico del juego. Se recomendó integrar sistemáticamente estos juegos en el currículo preescolar, alternar actividades motoras finas y gruesas, y fomentar investigaciones futuras más personalizadas y sostenibles.
Abstract The article presented a systematic review of 14 studies published between 2021 and 2025 that analyzed the impact of educational games on the development of motor skills in preschool children. Using the PRISMA protocol, research was selected from the Web of Science, SciELO, and Redalyc databases. The findings revealed that educational games, whether traditional, manipulative, or digital, had significant positive effects on gross motor skills (balance, coordination, movement) and fine motor skills (grip precision, visual-motor coordination). Three main types of games were identified: physical, manipulative, and interactive digital. Research showed improvements in participation, self-esteem, concentration, and comprehensive motor development. Despite their effectiveness, methodological limitations, a lack of longitudinal studies, and limited teacher training in the pedagogical use of games were identified. Recommendations were made to systematically integrate these games into the preschool curriculum, alternating fine and gross motor activities, and encouraging more personalized and sustainable future research.
Educational games, Motor skills, Preschool education, educación preescolar, habilidades motoras, desarrollo infantil, Child development, Juegos didácticos
Educational games, Motor skills, Preschool education, educación preescolar, habilidades motoras, desarrollo infantil, Child development, Juegos didácticos
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