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IMPROVING COOPERATION SKILLS THROUGH THE TRADITIONAL GAME OF GOBAK SODOR FOR CHILDREN AGED 5-6 YEARS AT NURUL IMAN MERUYA ISLAMIC KINDERGARTEN IN SOUTH WEST JAKARTA

2026-01-08T15:13:10+07:00

This study aims to improve early childhood cooperation skills through the application of the traditional game Gobak Sodor at TK Islam Nurul Iman, Meruya Selatan, West Jakarta. The research employs a Classroom Action Research (CAR) method using the spiral model by Kemmis and McTaggart, conducted over two cycles. The subjects were 20 children in group B, aged 5–6 years. Data were collected through participatory observation using cooperation skill indicators, documentation, and field notes, and were analyzed descriptively using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results showed an increase in children's cooperation skills from 35% in the pre-cycle phase to 63% in the first cycle, and further to 91% in the second cycle. Improved cooperation indicators included the ability to share, take turns, help peers, follow rules, and communicate effectively within a group. These findings indicate that Gobak Sodor is an effective and culturally rooted learning medium for fostering social development in early childhood education. The study implies that early childhood educators should integrate traditional games into learning activities to promote cooperative behavior, empathy, and social communication. Teachers are also encouraged to actively guide and reflect on the play process to maximize social development outcomes.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SINGING METHODS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPEAKING SKILLS

2026-01-08T15:42:22+07:00

aims to determine the speaking ability of group A children aged 4-5 years with the singing method at Aisyiyah Bustanul Atfal 3 Kindergarten, Sintang Regency. The research method used is experimental research with quantitative research form. The data sources of this research are tests, observations, and documents. The variables of this study are the Speech Ability Variable (X) and the Singing Variable (Y). The results showed that the implementation of the treatment assessment for three meetings, that in the post-test results of the indicators of children being able to repeat sentences of 4-5 words there are three children who are Very Well Developed, in the second indicator retelling sentences in songs that are sung and listened to there are six children who are Very Well Developed, in the indicator children can answer questions with complex there are five children who are very well developed. The results of the acquisition of the calculated t value of -9.221 with a p-value of 0.001 which is less than the alpha of 0.05, so the decision that can be taken is to reject_Ho and accept_Ha, meaning that there is effectiveness from the use of singing methods on children's speaking ability.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Singing Method, Children's Speaking

IMPROVING FINE MOTOR SKILLS OF 4–5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN THROUGH BOTTLE CAP MEDIA

2026-01-31T14:33:22+07:00

This research aims to improve fine motor skills of children aged 4–5 years through the use of bottle cap media at PAUD Az-Zahra Rengas, South Tangerang City. The background of the study is based on the importance of stimulating fine motor development in early childhood, who are in the golden age period where finger coordination, wrist movement, and manipulative skills are crucial to support learning readiness at the next level. The research method employed was Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis and Taggart model, carried out in two cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study were 17 children, consisting of 8 boys and 9 girls. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and field notes, then analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively to examine the development of children’s fine motor skills. The findings revealed a significant improvement after the application of bottle cap media, where in the pre-cycle the average mastery level was only 45.9%, increasing to 70.8% in the first cycle, and reaching 99.9% in the second cycle, which exceeded the success indicator of 80%. This improvement was reflected in the children’s ability to classify, arrange, and manipulate bottle caps effectively, indicating optimal development of their fine motor skills. Thus, the use of bottle cap media proved to be effective in enhancing the fine motor abilities of early childhood learners. This study implies that teachers can utilize simple, inexpensive, yet creative media such as bottle caps to create engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable learning experiences that support children’s holistic growth and development.

'LEADERS ARE HEROES': UNDERSTANDING THE DEFINITION OF A LEADER EARLY CHILDHOOD PERSPECTIVE

2026-01-31T15:49:37+07:00

This study aims to reveal that early childhood has a perspective related to leadership, which is interpreted differently depending on the child's perspective. The method in this study is a focused ethnography conducted for approximately 2 months. The research subjects were all students in groups A and B of Candra Kindergarten-Bandung. Data collection techniques used observation and semi-formal interviews with children. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used a grounded theory approach. The study illustrates that early childhood has its own perspective regarding leaders, but children do not define leaders in a segregated manner, that leaders are male or female. Children define leaders with adjectives such as "Jagoan".