International Journal of Learning and Education
Vol 2 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Learning and Education (IJLE)

Building Social Character in Early Childhood through Music and Movement Activities

Prihma Sinta Utami (Institut Teknologi Budi Utomo)
Luluk Ismayanti (Indonesia Open University)
Jaymar M. Cabañeles (Mindanao State University – General Santos)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the contribution of music and movement activities to improving selfconfidence and expressive abilities in early childhood. A descriptive qualitative method was employed. The research was conducted at KB Kartini Lembahijau in April 2026, involving 23 children aged 4–5 years. Observation, interviews, and documentation served as data collection techniques. The findings reveal that music and movement activities can enhance children's self-confidence, as evidenced by their courage to perform, active participation, and peer interaction. Furthermore, these activities strengthen children's expression through body language, facial changes, and creativity in following musical rhythms. Hence, music and movement can be implemented as an effective learning method to support early childhood social-emotional aspects.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJLE

Publisher

Subject

Education Other

Description

International Journal of Learning and Education is a high-quality, open-access, peer-reviewed research journal published by the NAJAHA Education Development Center (NEDC). IJLE provides a platform that welcomes and acknowledges high-quality empirical original research papers about education written ...