PENGEMBANGAN MOTORIK HALUS ANAK MELALUI KEGIATAN MEREMAS KERTAS MENJADI BOLA DI TAMAN KANAK-KANAK PKK DESA DALAKA KECAMATAN SINDUE KABUPATEN DONGGALA

Abstract

Fine motor development refers to children's ability to coordinate hand, finger, and visual movements in activities requiring precision. This study aimed to describe the implementation of paper-squeezing activities to form balls and to examine their implications for children's fine motor development at PKK Kindergarten in Dalaka Village, Sindue District, Donggala Regency. The study employed a qualitative descriptive field-research approach. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with the principal, teachers, and parents, and documentation. Data analysis involved reduction, display, and conclusion drawing, while credibility was strengthened by comparing information across sources. The findings indicate that the activity was conducted through material introduction, teacher demonstration, individual and group practice, ball formation, and appreciation of children's work. The activity helped children understand the use of recycled paper as play material, strengthen their palms and fingers, improve eye-hand coordination, dexterity, concentration, and task completion. Additional benefits included creativity, emotional regulation, cooperation, enjoyment, and self-confidence. Paper squeezing can therefore serve as a simple, inexpensive, safe, and meaningful fine-motor stimulation activity when teachers consider children's readiness, material safety, instructional stages, and gradual levels of difficulty. Since the study was qualitative, the reported improvement refers to observable changes in behavior and skills rather than experimentally measured effects.