Implementation of the Squeezing Method Using Paper Pulp Media to Improve Fine Motor Skills of Children Aged 4-5 Years at KB Srikandi
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Early Childhood, Fine Motor Skills, Paper Pulp SqueezingAbstract
This study aims to improve the fine motor skills of children aged 4-5 years through the paper pulp squeezing method. The research design employed is Classroom Action Research (CAR) based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model. The study was conducted progressively across three integrated cycles. The research was carried out in Class A of KB Srikandi, Malang Regency, involving 15 children as research subjects. Fine motor skills in this study were measured using Hurlock’s fine motor indicators, namely finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and hand independence. The results showed a significant improvement. Across the three cycles conducted, cycle 1 showed a fine motor skill level of 35%, which increased to 58.34% in cycle 2, and further advanced to 83.34% in cycle 3. These results indicate that the paper pulp squeezing method is effective in improving early childhood fine motor skills.
Keywords - early childhood; fine motor skills; paper pulp squeezing
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