PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA EDUKATIF “SEDOTAN PELANGI AJAIB BACAKU” UNTUK MELATIH MOTORIK HALUS DAN KOGNITIF ANAK DI TK ILMI INSANI

• Aprillya Egina Br Ginting

  Universitas Negeri Medan

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• Zahara Lestari

  Universitas Negeri Medan

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• Hariati Nadeak

  Universitas Negeri Medan

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This qualitative research aims to implement the innovative media "sedotan pelangi Ajaib Bacaku" as a solution to the lack of cognitive abilities of early childhood children at ILMI INSANI Kindergarten, which is characterized by difficulty distinguishing letter shapes and colors due to the lack of interesting concrete media. This implementation activity took place over three days by adopting learning principles that are in line with the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) approach. This research focuses on improving fine motor skills as well as letter and letter pattern recognition, which overall aims to improve the cognitive abilities of children aged 5-6 years. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through direct observation of the teaching process in kindergarten and semi-structured interviews with teachers, where researchers went directly to the field (field research). The results of the study indicate that the delivery of learning involving exploration, manipulation, and creativity of materials (as encouraged by STEAM) is an effective strategy, characterized by significant improvements in children's cognitive abilities, including the ability to observe, recognize patterns, recognize letters, and develop creativity simply, thus creating a holistic learning experience.

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