<![CDATA[This research underscores the importance of developing creative thinking skills from an early age, which are often not optimally stimulated in the classroom learning process. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an edutainment approach through natural material collage activities on improving creative thinking skills in children aged 5-6 years at Cahaya Kemulian Kindergarten, Sitiotio. The research approach used was quantitative with an experimental method through a One-Shot Case Study (Post-Test Only) design. The population and sample in this study were all 23 children aged 5-6 years at the school. Data collection was carried out through structured observations of four indicators of creative thinking, namely fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The results of descriptive data analysis showed that the cumulative average post-test score of children's creative thinking skills after being given four treatment sessions reached 25.00, which is in the high category. The implementation of edutainment variations such as cheerful background music, creative storytelling, and mini-exhibitions proved effective in providing a sense of psychological security that stimulates children to explore natural materials in a unique way. The conclusion of the study shows that the edutainment approach in natural material collage activities has a significant influence on the creative thinking abilities of children aged 5-6 years.]]>
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