Improving Fine Motor Skills in Children Aged 5-6 Years through Gardening Activities

Annisya Putri Mahessari, Upik Elok Endang Rasmani

Abstract

Fine motor skills that developed optimally in early childhood made it easier for children to perform activities involving finger movements coordinated with the eyes. However, not all fine motor development progressed optimally. To improve fine motor skills, the researcher used gardening activities. The indicators of this research were exploring with various media, using writing tools correctly, and manipulating small objects. The research method used was Classroom Action Research (CAR) with research subjects consisting of 25 children aged 5–6 years. Secondary data sources were obtained from daily lesson plans, learning scenarios, children's worksheets, and documentation. The primary data sources were teachers and children. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity test technique for quantitative data included content validity and instrument reliability. The validity test technique for qualitative data included source triangulation and technique triangulation. The data analysis technique used both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The results of the pre-action research showed a completeness score of 28%, which increased in Cycle I to 40%, and in Cycle II to 80%. Based on the data, it was concluded that gardening activities improved the fine motor skills of children aged 5–6 years.

Keywords

fine motor skills; early childhood; gardening; classroom action research

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20961/kc.v14i3.110672

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