Development of Logical Thinking Skills Through Simple Science Activities in Early Childhood

Abstract

Logical thinking ability is one of the important aspects of cognitive development that should be fostered in early childhood. This ability helps children understand cause-and-effect relationships, classify objects, make predictions, and solve simple problems encountered in daily life. One of the effective ways to develop logical thinking skills is through simple science activities. This article aims to examine the role of simple science activities in developing logical thinking abilities among early childhood learners. The method used in this article is a literature study by reviewing various relevant sources, including books, scientific journals, and scholarly articles related to science learning and early childhood cognitive development. The findings indicate that simple science activities provide children with direct learning experiences that enhance their ability to observe, classify, compare, predict, and understand cause-and-effect relationships. Activities such as floating and sinking experiments, color mixing, and plant growth observation can effectively support the development of logical thinking skills. Although several challenges exist in their implementation, including limited facilities and teachers’ understanding of science-based learning, simple science activities can still be carried out effectively by utilizing materials available in the surrounding environment. Therefore, simple science activities can serve as an effective learning alternative to support the development of logical thinking abilities in early childhood.