Sarah Rizky Aulia
Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

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MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KOGNITIF ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI AKTIVITAS MENGGAMBAR DAN MEWARNAI Masganti Sitorus; Rahma Adlya Zahra; Rama Yuspika Sari; Sarah Rizky Aulia; Salsabila Siregar
Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Volume 09 No 02, Juni 2023
Publisher : STKIP Subang

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This study aims to investigate the effect of drawing and coloring activities on improving early childhood cognitive abilities. Drawing and coloring activities are considered as fun and creative activities for children, but they also have the potential to improve their cognitive abilities. The research method used was an experiment with a control group. Fifty children aged 4-6 years were randomly selected and divided into two groups, namely the experimental group which did drawing and coloring activities, and the control group which did not. The experimental group was given a series of drawing and coloring tasks designed to engage various cognitive aspects such as color recognition, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and spatial understanding. Meanwhile, the control group was involved in daily routine activities without any special intervention. Before and after the intervention, both groups were given cognitive ability tests which included tests of memory, problem solving, and understanding of basic concepts. The results showed that the group of children who did drawing and coloring activities experienced a significant increase in cognitive abilities compared to the control group. They showed better improvements in memory tests, problem solving, and understanding basic concepts. In addition, children in the experimental group also showed an increase in their creativity and imagination. These findings indicate that drawing and coloring activities can be an effective method of improving early childhood cognitive abilities. Therefore, it is suggested that these activities be integrated in the early childhood education curriculum to enrich their learning experience and promote optimal cognitive development.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berhitung Permulaan Anak Usia 5–6 Tahun Melalui Media Smart Box Sarah Rizky Aulia; Ahmad Syukri Sitorus
MAANA: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Oktober
Publisher : Universitas Islam Darul Ulum

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Berhitung permulaan merupakan salah satu kemampuan yang sangat penting bagi anak yang perlu dikembangkan sejak dini dalam rangka membekali anak dikehidupannya di masa depan. Kemampuan berhitung permulaan anak usia dini masih belum berkembang secara optimal sehingga anak mengalami kesulitan dalam mengenal lambang bilangan, menghitung jumlah benda, melakukan penjumlahan sederhana, serta membedakan konsep banyak dan sedikit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berhitung permulaan anak usia 5–6 tahun melalui penggunaan media Smart Box. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan dua siklus yang meliputi tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian sebanyak 18 anak kelompok B RA Al-Ikhlashiyah 2 Medan. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, studi dokumen, dan lembar penilaian kemampuan berhitung permulaan anak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berhitung permulaan anak mengalami peningkatan dari pra-siklus sebesar 28%, meningkat menjadi 61% pada siklus I, dan mencapai 94% pada siklus II. Penggunaan media Smart Box mampu meningkatkan keterlibatan, konsentrasi, dan kemampuan anak dalam mengenal angka serta melakukan operasi hitung sederhana melalui aktivitas bermain sambil belajar. Dengan demikian, media Smart Box efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berhitung permulaan anak usia dini