<![CDATA[This research is motivated by the low activity and social-emotional abilities of children, as well as a low sense of cooperation and mutual assistance among group members. This result is caused by the lack of activities that stimulate children's social-emotional development and the learning used is not very interesting. The purpose of this study is to describe the activities carried out by teachers, the activities carried out by children, and analyze children's social-emotional development. This research method applies a qualitative approach and uses Classroom Action Research (CAR). Data collection methods include observation, document recording, and interviews. The type of data used in this study is qualitative data. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative descriptive techniques explained through cross-tabulations and graphs presented with predetermined indicators of developmental success. The results show that the application of the Project Based Learning and Direct Instruction models improves Simple Artwork in teacher activities, children's activities, and children's social-emotional development at each meeting. This is confirmed by the increase in teacher activities, children's activities, and the results of children's social-emotional development from meeting 1 to meeting 4. Teacher activities received a very good rating, children's activities showed that all children participated actively, and the results of children's social-emotional development showed that all children experienced progress. The findings of this study can be used as another option in determining a model for developing social emotional aspects.]]>
