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Enhancing Early Childhood Creativity Through Lego Play at KB Adiba

Peningkatan Kreativitas Anak Usia Dini Melalui Permainan Lego Di KB Adiba

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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.12023

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Keywords: you childs; creativity; lego game., ; UMSIDA Preprints Server

Abstract

This research aims to boost early childhood creativity through Lego play at KB Adiba in Wangkalkepuh Village, Gudo District, Jombang Regency. The study uses the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method with the Kemmis and McTaggart model, carried out in two cycles with 20 children as subjects. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis is carried out qualitatively and quantitatively descriptively. The research results show that playing with Lego effectively increases children's creativity. The percentage of children reaching the 'Developing as Expected' (BSH) category increased from 20% (4 children) in the pre-cycle to 45% (9 children) in Cycle I, and then reached 90% (18 children) in Cycle II. This increase was supported by the opportunities for children to express themselves, imagine, and build self-confidence while playing. 

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2026-08-14