Pengembangan Kreativitas Anak Usia Dini Melalui Permainan Tradisional

Abstract

This learning service activity is carried out to develop early childhood creativity through the application of traditional games. The program was carried out in Pallantikang Village, Pattallassang District, Gowa Regency with the target of early childhood. The results of preliminary observations show that most children are more accustomed to playing digital games than traditional games, so their knowledge of traditional games is still low. This activity uses a Service Learning approach with the learning by playing method. The implementation of the program includes the observation stage, introduction of the benefits of traditional games, explanation of playing procedures, game practice, mentoring, and evaluation. The five traditional games applied include baseball ball, canned phone, tende-dende, jump rope, and stick games. The results of the activity showed that children participated in the entire series of activities enthusiastically, actively participated, and were able to interact and cooperate with peers. In addition, traditional games provide stimulation to children's creativity, motor skills, concentration, communication, and social skills. This program also provides understanding to the community about the importance of traditional games as an educational learning medium as well as one of the efforts to preserve local culture. Thus, the Service Learning approach through the use of traditional games in the learning process can be an effective alternative to stimulate early childhood development.