The Use of Big Book Media to Introduce Colour Patterns to Early Childhood Children

Pemanfaatan Media Big Book dalam Pengenalan Pola Warna pada Anak Usia Dini

Abstract

The age range of 0-6 years represents a “golden period” of brain development, highly responsive to stimulation that shapes cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical fundations. A key cognitive aspect for children aged 4-5 is recognizing colour patterns-including classification, grouping, AB-AB/ABC-ABC patterning, and colour seriation. Addressing this requires concrete. A “Big Book”-characterized by large dimensions, simple illustrations, appealing colours. This study aimed to produce a Big Book titled “Kisah Dodo dan Pola Warna” (The Story of Dodo and Colour Patterns). The Big Book was designed using Canva through five stages: (1) Defining learning objectives, (2) Selecting the story topic, (3) Determining the page count, (4) Developing a coherent storyline, and (5) Designing the layout, colours, typography, and illustrations. The resulting medium meets eraly childhood education (PAUD) standards and is expected to enhance logical thinking, problem solving skills, and the understanding of cause and effect relationships through enjoyable colour pattern activities.