Implementasi Kegiatan Mendongeng untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Bahasa Anak Kelompok Bermain An Nur

Abstract

Early childhood language ability is an important foundation for children's cognitive and social development. However, preliminary observations at An Nur Playgroup indicated that several children still experienced difficulties in listening to stories, expressing ideas verbally, and using varied vocabulary in daily communication. This study aimed to improve children's language skills through storytelling activities. The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) method conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 15 children aged 4–5 years. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results showed an improvement in children's language abilities after the implementation of storytelling activities. Listening skills increased from 60% to 86%, speaking skills from 53% to 80%, early reading skills from 47% to 73%, and early writing skills from 40% to 67%. These findings indicate that storytelling activities are effective in improving children's language abilities while creating a more interactive and enjoyable learning process