Implementation of Ecoprint Batik Activities to Improve Fine Motor Skills of 5-6 Year Old Children at RA At-Taroqi Tapakrejo Kesamben Blitar

Penerapan Kegiatan Membatik Ecoprint Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Motorik Halus Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun di RA At -Taroqi Tapakrejo Kesamben Blitar

Abstract

One of the key areas of focus in the Early Childhood Education curriculum is the development of fine motor skills. Researchers found that children aged 5 and 6 at RA Taroqi Tapakrejo Kesamben Blitar still lacked adequate fine motor skills, necessitating creative activities. The abundant availability of plants around the institution prompted the researchers to conduct research on Batik Ecoprint activities as a way to improve children's fine motor skills. The Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach was used in this study. Nine RA At Taroqi youngsters, ages five and six, who had weak fine motor skills, served as the subjects. The researcher served as an observer as well as a teacher. Two cycles comprising multiple stages—planning, execution, observation, and reflection—were used to carry out the study. Children's work, documentation, and observation sheets were the methods used to collect the data