PENGARUH MEDIA BAHAN BEKAS TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MOTORIK HALUS ANAK DI TAMAN KANAK-KANAK HARUM KOTA BENGKULU

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of recycled materials on the development of fine motor skills in early childhood. This study adopted a quantitative methodology with a pre-experimental design and a one-group pretest-posttest design. The subjects of this study consisted of Group B children enrolled at Harum Kindergarten, located in Bengkulu City. Data collection methods were carried out through systematic observation and documentation, using fine motor skills assessment instruments, while data analysis was conducted both descriptively and statistically through a comparison of pretest and posttest results. The findings showed that the average pretest score for fine motor skills among children, which was recorded at 60, increased to 85 in the posttest, resulting in a gain of 25 points after the intervention involving the used materials. The results further confirmed that the application of recycled materials has a beneficial effect in improving children's fine motor skills. The incorporation of recycled materials into educational activities provides a realistic, engaging, and enjoyable learning experience for children. Children showed increased levels of activity and enthusiasm during tasks such as cutting, gluing, and assembling objects, thus facilitating the practice of eye-hand coordination. Consequently, recycled materials can be considered as an effective, cost-effective, and innovative alternative for educational resources aimed at improving fine motor skills in early childhood.