Improving Speaking Skills in Children Aged 4 – 5 Years Through Free Drawing Activities at RA Nauka Ilmi Jakarta Pusat
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speaking ability, early childhood, free drawing, language stimulation.Abstract
Speaking skills are one of the most important aspects of language development for early childhood. Children aged 4–5 years are in the language exploration phase that requires stimulation in order for their speaking skills to develop optimally. This research aims to improve children's speaking skills through free drawing activities at RA Nauka Ilmi, Central Jakarta. The research method used was classroom action research (PTK) with two cycles, involving 15 children as research subjects. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that free drawing activities can improve children's speaking skills, especially in terms of verbal expression, vocabulary use, and the courage to speak. Children become more active in describing their drawings, expressing ideas, and telling stories more fluently and confidently. This increase occurs because free drawing gives children the freedom to express themselves and motivates them to speak without pressure. Thus, free drawing activities can be used as an effective strategy in language learning in early childhood education.Downloads
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