<![CDATA[This study was motivated by the low development of fine motor skills in early childhood. The research aimed to identify the fine motor skills of young children, describe the implementation of the rubbing activity (“usap abur”), and assess its effectiveness in improving fine motor skills at TK Negeri Pembina Koto Baru. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. Data sources consisted of 2 teachers and 15 students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing.The results indicated that, prior to the treatment, most children’s fine motor skills were in the “starting to develop” (MB) category. Out of 15 children, 3 had “not yet developed” (BB) skills, 9 were “starting to develop” (MB), and 3 were “developing as expected” (BSH). The rubbing activity was implemented through the following steps: (1) preparing tools and media such as pencils, crayons, and patterns; (2) selecting patterns suited to the learning theme; (3) attaching the pattern to blank paper, pressing it with the left hand, and coloring it fully; (4) removing the pattern and rubbing with the right hand inward or outward; and (5) using varied colors and repetition to enhance the artwork’s appeal.Post-treatment, fine motor skills improved to the “developing as expected” (BSH) category. Improvements were evident in indicators such as drawing based on ideas (80%), imitating shapes (87%), exploring media (73%), using tools correctly (67%), and expressing detail through drawing (80%). This demonstrates that rubbing activities effectively enhance fine motor skills in early childhood.]]>
