Trazos, ritmos y huellas. El eco del folclor en voces de los niños y niñas de grado segundo del colegio Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (IED), un estudio desde los imaginarios sociales

Abstract

The project “Traces, Rhythms, and Footprints: The Echo of Folklore in the Voices of Second-Grade Students at Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra School (IED)” set out to explore children's social perceptions of folklore and reshape these views through immersive pedagogical strategies. In a world where cultural traditions face the risk of fading under the pressures of modernity, this initiative aimed to redefine folklore as a living, meaningful resource for young learners. The project employed experiential workshops where traditional dance served as a cornerstone for reconnecting children with their cultural heritage. At the beginning, students held fragmented and misguided notions about folklore, often associating it with mundane elements from their daily lives that were disconnected from its true essence. However, through active engagement in creative and reflective activities, the children reconstructed their understanding, associating folklore with traditional dances, costumes, and artistic expressions that celebrate the richness and diversity of Colombian culture.