<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the effect of sensory path play activities on gross motor skills of children aged 5–6 years at TK Nurhikmah. A quasi-experimental design with nonequivalent control group design was employed. The sample consisted of 20 children (10 experimental, 10 control) selected through purposive sampling from a population of 40 children. Data were collected through observation and performance tests using an 8-item instrument covering coordination, balance, agility, and strength indicators, with scores ranging from 1–4 per item. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, wilcoxon signed rank test, and mann-whitney u test via SPSS version 23. Results showed the experimental group obtained Z = −2.825 with significance value 0.005 < 0.05, indicating a significant improvement in gross motor skills. The control group showed Z = −1.841 with significance value 0.066 > 0.05, indicating no significant improvement. The mann-whitney u test confirmed a significant difference between groups (p = 0.000). The experimental group mean score increased from 19.20 to 27.10, while the control group increased from 18.20 to 20.10. It is concluded that sensory path play activities significantly influence the improvement of gross motor skills in children aged 5–6 years at TK Nurhikmah.]]>
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