Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.23
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Educational Research
Ernawati Ernawati
IAIN Palopo
Education

Published : 1 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search

 1 
Enhancing Fine Motor Skills Through Collage Activities Using Natural Materials in Kindergarten Ernawati Ernawati; Nur Rahmah; Pertiwi Kamariah Hasis
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Educational Research (IJECER) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31958/ijecer.v4i1.14994

Abstract

Fine motor skills are essential for childrenÔÇÖs developmental readiness, supporting their ability to perform daily tasks and foundational academic activities. This study aims to improve fine motor skills in early childhood through collage activities using diverse natural materials. Adopting a classroom action research design with the John Elliot model, the research was conducted in two cycles, each comprising three meetings. Eleven children aged 5ÔÇô6 years participated, with data collected via interviews, observations, and documentation, analyzed both descriptively and quantitatively. The findings showed a gradual increase in fine motor skill achievement: 38% of indicators were unmet in the pre-action phase, rising to 62% in the first cycle, and reaching 92% in the second cycle, indicating significant improvement. Activities such as squeezing, tearing, cutting, and pasting natural materials fostered sensory and motor engagement. In conclusion, collage activities with natural materials are effective in enhancing fine motor skills. It is recommended that educators integrate such creative, nature-based approaches to support childrenÔÇÖs motor development.┬á┬á
Co-Authors Nur Rahmah Pertiwi Kamariah Hasis