IMPLEMENTASI BERMAIN PLATISIN DALAM PERKEMBANGAN MOTORIK HALUS PADA ANAK USIA DINI

Abstract

Playing with plasticine is an effective activity in supporting fine motor development in early childhood. This activity involves the movement of small muscles in the hands and fingers so that it can help improve eye-hand coordination, finger flexibility, and children's ability to hold and shape an object. This study aims to determine the implementation of playing with plasticine in fine motor development in early childhood and analyze its influence on children's creativity and concentration abilities. The method used is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation of early childhood learning activities. The results of the study indicate that playing with plasticine can improve children's fine motor skills, such as grasping, pressing, shaping, and coordinating hand movements well. In addition, this activity also has a positive impact on the development of children's creativity, imagination, and self-confidence. Thus, the implementation of playing with plasticine can be used as an interesting and effective learning medium in supporting the fine motor development of early childhood. In addition to being beneficial for fine motor development, playing with plasticine can also improve children's ability to solve simple problems through the process of forming various objects according to their imagination. This activity provides a fun learning experience, encourages social interaction, and helps children develop their communication and collaboration skills with peers