Ceria: Jurnal Program Studi Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): (Part 2) Ceria Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini

Project-Based Learning to Improve Creative Thinking Skills in Early Childhood

Rahma Hesti Retno Devi (Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember)
Pascalian Hadi Pradana (Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember)
Alam Zulkarnain Ali (Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jan 2026

Abstract

Creative thinking skills are essential for every individual, particularly for early childhood, as they form a fundamental basis for children to explore and maximize their potential. However, field research indicates that, on average, children’s creative thinking abilities are still underdeveloped. This condition is influenced by a lack of self-confidence, which causes children to feel hesitant or shy about expressing their ideas, as well as limited knowledge that hinders their ability to think creatively. This study aims to improve early childhood creative thinking skills through the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PjBL). The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles, involving 22 children at TAAM Qur’an Bahrusysyifa’ Kindergarten, Lumajang. The results showed that in Cycle I, only 31% of children reached the “very well developed” category, while in Cycle II this percentage increased significantly to 86%. Therefore, it can be concluded that project-based learning is an effective method for improving creative thinking skills in early childhood.

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ceria

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Education Other

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