<![CDATA[Early childhood learning currently indicates that the development of fine motor skills still largely depends on commercially manufactured educational play tools, which are relatively expensive and underutilize the potential of the surrounding environment. This condition limits teachers’ creativity in developing contextual and locally based learning media. This study aims to describe and analyze the use of local wisdom-based educational games and their impact on the development of fine motor skills and creativity in early childhood. This study employed a qualitative case study design at RA Wathoniyah Susukan in Cirebon, involving six purposively selected informants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and documentation, and analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that local wisdom-based educational games, such as making jackfruit leaf crowns, coloring, and creating fabric scrap collages, can improve children’s fine motor skills, creativity, hand–eye coordination, finger flexibility, accuracy, and ability to express ideas. Effective strategies include exploratory activities, creative play, and the integration of values such as cooperation and environmental awareness. The novelty of this study lies in the use of local wisdom as a learning medium that not only enhances fine motor skills but also instills cultural values and environmental awareness. In conclusion, this approach effectively supports the development of fine motor skills and creativity in early childhood. It is recommended that teachers optimize the use of local materials and increase parental involvement in the learning process]]>
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