<![CDATA[Effect of role-playing on the social and communication skills of early childhood. Role-playing activities are rarely implemented in a structured manner in kindergarten, even though they are crucial for brain development, social skills, and language during the golden age. The study used a quantitative quasi-experimental method with a Nonequivalent Control Group Pretest-Posttest Design. A sample of 40 children aged 4-6 years at Herlina Kindergarten was divided into an experimental group given eight role-play sessions and a control group. Data were collected through Likert-scale pretest-posttest observations. The Mann-Whitney test results showed a significant effect: the experimental group's average score of 7.1105 was higher than the control group's 6.4625. Communication skills increased from very low (50%) to very high (97.5%) after treatment. Indicators that developed included speaking courage, expressing opinions, using new vocabulary, interacting with peers, empathy, and self-confidence. Conclusion: The role-playing method is effective in improving the social and communication skills of early childhood because it facilitates interaction, imagination, and problem-solving in a fun way.]]>
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