Totus Tuus: Escola de Educação Infantil com Abordagem Pikleriana

Abstract

This work proposes the development of the architectural preliminary design of the Totus Tuus Early Childhood Education School, based on the principles of Emmi Pikler’s pedagogical approach, which values respectful care, autonomy, freedom of movement, and the creation of emotional bonds. To achieve this, a theoretical investigation was carried out on the history of childhood and early education, the influence of architecture on early childhood development, and the role of environmental psychology in the quality of educational spaces, along with the analysis of current legislation, pedagogical guidelines, and technical standards applicable to the Brazilian context. National and international case studies were also examined in order to understand how different architectural solutions can address the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of children. The design phase was grounded in the study of the urban and social context of the city of Campo Grande-MS, and, based on the analysis of demographic data, public facilities, and urban infrastructure, a site was selected for the school’s implementation. Finally, a program of requirements was developed with attention to child scale, universal accessibility, environmental comfort, and integration with nature, aiming to foster children’s motor, cognitive, and socio-emotional development, while strengthening their first learning experiences and generating positive impacts on the community.