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Abstract Beam Stacking is an educational game tool that facilitates playing while learning. So this game makes it easier for children in the learning process. Analysis of biomechanical ergonomics and work psychology on building block educational game tools includes selecting the size and shape of blocks that are suitable for children, not dangerous for children, and playing methods that are able to improve children's fine motor skills, with narrative qualitative research, based on the results of observations of educational game tools. Beam Stacking; played by BKB PAUD An-Nur children. The body movements produced in playing with building blocks are dynamic movements, in the playing environment sitting on the floor with a mat and statistical movements, in the playing environment sitting in a chair with the game tools on the table. Where the moving fingers, wrists, hands, head and back can train the movement skills of both hands, hand-eye coordination, and improve children's physical and mental performance in learning activities at BKB PAUD An-Nur. Supervision and in-depth direction from the teacher when children play is the prevention of injuries when playing with Beam Stacking. Keywords: Beam Stacking, Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Work Psychology Abstrak Balok Susun adalah salah satu alat permainan edukatif yang memfasilitasi bermain sambil belajar.. Sehingga permainan ini memberi kemudahan kepada anak dalam proses pembelajaran. Analisis ergonomi biomekanik dan psikologi kerja pada alat permainan edukatif balok susun meliputi pemilihan ukuran dan bentuk balok yang sesuai untuk anak, tidak berbahaya bagi anak, dan metode bermain yang mampu meningkatkan kemampuan motrik halus anak, dengan penelitian kualitatif naratif, didasari hasil observasi alat permainan edukatif balok susun yang dimainkan oleh anak-anak BKB PAUD An- Nur. Gerak tubuh yang dihasilkan dalam bermain balok susun adalah gerak dinamis, pada lingkungan bermain duduk dilantai dengan alas tikar dan gerak statis, pada lingkungan bermain duduk dikursi dengan alat permainan diatas meja. Dimana jari-jari tangan, pergelangan tangan, tangan, kepala, dan punggung, yang bergerak dapat melatih keterampilan gerak kedua tangan, koordinasi indera mata dengan tangan, dan meningkatkan kinerja fisik dan mental anak dalam aktivitas pembelajaran di BKB PAUD An-Nur. Pengawasan serta pengarahan yang mendalam dari guru saat anak bermain, merupakan pencegahan cidera permainan balok susun. Kata Kunci : Balok Susun, Biomekanik, Ergonomi, Psikologi Kerja

This community service project aims to enhance the fine motor skills of children with special needs (CWSN) at SLB C YPALB Perwari Kuningan through a beading-based art therapy approach. The program was conducted using a participatory and enjoyable educational method. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through direct observation, informal interviews, and documentation of students' creative outputs. The results showed a significant improvement in hand-eye coordination, concentration, and perseverance among the participants. Children with intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, autism, and Down syndrome successfully created rings and bracelets, both independently and with guidance. This activity not only contributed to fine motor development but also enhanced social interaction and self-expression. With its inclusive and adaptive approach, beading as a form of art therapy proved effective in supporting the learning process and holistic development of children with special needs in special education settings.

This community service project aims to enhance the fine motor skills of children with special needs (CWSN) at SLB C YPALB Perwari Kuningan through a beading-based art therapy approach. The program was conducted using a participatory and enjoyable educational method. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through direct observation, informal interviews, and documentation of students' creative outputs. The results showed a significant improvement in hand-eye coordination, concentration, and perseverance among the participants. Children with intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, autism, and Down syndrome successfully created rings and bracelets, both independently and with guidance. This activity not only contributed to fine motor development but also enhanced social interaction and self-expression. With its inclusive and adaptive approach, beading as a form of art therapy proved effective in supporting the learning process and holistic development of children with special needs in special education settings.

The research aims to answer how the use of plasticine media affects the fine motor skills of young children at RA Yaa Bunayya, Mompang Julu Village. This type of research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The data collection process takes the form of observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research are the fine motor skills of young children in RA Yaa Bunayya Mompang Julu Village, showing that the use of plasticine media in children has been proven to provide a useful approach in various aspects of development. Through plasticine media activities, children at RA Yaa Bunayya develop various aspects of their fine motor skills in a fun and creative way. The use of plasticine media provides a stimulus that can improve children's fine motor skills, such as involving fine movements of forming, pinching and rolling plasticine. Using plasticine media in children can also develop children's creativity. As for the convenience and difficulty, namely the ease of using plasticine media for children, namely that it can develop fine motor skills and attract children's attention, because plasticine media can be shaped by children with a soft texture and can train coordination in children's hands, and the difficulty is that children do not focus on using plasticine media, difficulty in grasping, namely that young children do not have enough grip strength to form plasticine.  

The importance of traditional games in providing character education and positive moral values for children's growth, especially in developing gross motor skills. Initial observations showed that children's gross motor skills were still low due to a lack of interest in traditional games and teachers had not found the right method. This study aims to describe the description of children's gross motor skills before and after being given the game engklek. Using a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental method and pretest-posttest design, the research was conducted on 9 children aged 5-6 years at Mekar Mentari Gemilang Kindergarten. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and checklists. The results showed a significant increase in children's gross motor skills after being given the cranklek game Treatment, with an average pre-test score of 4.33 increasing to 8.00 in the post-test. The findings imply that traditional cricket games are effective in stimulating children's gross motor development.

Gross motor development is essential for elementary students’ physical growth and learning. Traditional games are a fun and culturally rich method to stimulate gross motor skills. To examine the effectiveness of the Karapan Sapi traditional game in improving gross motor skills among 4th-grade students at SDN Bubutan IV Surabaya. This study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) in two cycles involving 26 students, using observation, interviews, and documentation for data collection. Initial observations showed most students were in the "Less Skilled" category. After the intervention using the Karapan Sapi game, all students progressed to the "Highly Skilled" category. The Karapan Sapi game enhanced not only physical abilities but also teamwork, student engagement, and appreciation for local culture. The Karapan Sapi traditional game is an effective and enjoyable educational tool to improve elementary students’ gross motor skills through contextual and cultural-based learning.

Traditional games play an important role in the motor development of elementary school children. However, cultural changes and increasing use of technology have caused these games to be played less and less. This study aims to analyze the effect of traditional games on the motor development of elementary school children. Using a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design, this study involved 20 4th grade elementary school students who were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group was given treatment in the form of traditional games such as hopscotch, gobak sodor, and jump rope for 4 weeks. The results showed a significant increase in the gross motor development of children who participated in traditional games compared to the control group. In addition to motor benefits, traditional games also contribute to children's social, cognitive, and character development. Therefore, the integration of traditional games into the physical education curriculum in elementary schools is highly recommended to support children's holistic development.

The development of preschool children is crucial to monitor, as they are vulnerable to developmental deviations if not provided with proper stimulation. One essential aspect of development is gross motor skills, which involve movements of the whole body, particularly core muscle activities such as the arms and legs. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of penguin exercise and kids yoga on the development of children's gross motor skills. The research design used was a pre-experimental design with a two-group pre-post test model. The population consisted of 66 students from RA Masyithoh V in Probolinggo City, with 40 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data collection included editing, coding, scoring, and tabulating. The instruments used were KPSP Observation Sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and activity modules. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed significant differences in children's gross motor development before and after the implementation of penguin exercise and kids yoga, with a p-value = 0.000 (ρ < α = 0.005). The Z-value for pre-post penguin exercise was -4.379, while for pre-post kids yoga it was -4.134. These results indicate that penguin exercise is more effective in improving gross motor development in children. Movements in penguin exercise, such as opening wings, turning heads, flapping arms, and stomping, help stimulate various muscle groups. Meanwhile, kids yoga, when practiced regularly and with discipline from an early age, also positively contributes to the enhancement of gross motor skills in young children.

The process of learning movement in TKA Al-Mukarromah and KOBER Al-Hasanah is a bit monotonous and tends to make students feel bored because games or learning movement such as gymnastics are only given the same. Such conditions are caused by the lack of knowledge of teachers in movement training materials, or games that contain motor elements. Based on this, it is very important for teachers in these schools to know how to teach good and correct movement to their students so that the movement given provides benefits. The objectives of this activity are: 1) Opening the insights of teachers in increasing scientific insight, 2) Providing counseling on motor movement material and how to convey movement material to students so that they do not get bored, and 3) Practicing together doing movement exercises for kindergarten children. The Community Scheme (PbM-KM) activity method is implemented in 4 stages, namely: 1) Coordinating with TKA Al-Mukarromah and KOBER Al-Hasanah, 2) Providing counseling on children's motor skills, 3) Practicing how to do good and correct motor exercises for kindergarten children, 4) Monitoring and evaluating the activities that have been carried out.

The development of fine motor skills is one of the fundamental abilities nurtured in early childhood education institutions, in accordance with developmental achievement indicators. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the influence of Cooking Class activities on children's fine motor skills during the pre-cycle, Cycle I, and Cycle II, as well as to understand how the implementation of Cooking Class activities can improve the fine motor skills of children aged 4-6 years at Al-Amin Kindergarten. The method used in this study is classroom action research, with a sample of 37 students. Data collection techniques involved observation sheets and documentation. The data analysis results showed an improvement in the fine motor skills of children aged 4-6 years through Cooking Class activities, starting from the observations conducted in the pre-cycle stage and increasing in each subsequent cycle. This can be seen from the scores obtained, starting from the pre-cycle to Cycle II. The average score increased from 34.56% in the pre-cycle, to 58.98% in Cycle I,and showed a significant improvement to 85.70% in Cycle II.

This study aims to integrate the learning of Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) with the traditional hula hoop game in Pramuka Siaga extracurricular activities at MIS Dadirejo. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The subjects of the study include fourth and fifth-grade students actively participating in Pramuka activities. Data collection techniques involve observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that the innovative use of hula hoop games can enhance students' motor skills, such as body coordination and balance, as well as their understanding of concepts like force, energy, and gravity taught in IPAS subjects. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of integrating traditional games into active learning to simultaneously improve students' physical and academic skills.

In a study entitled "Analysis of Coloring Learning Using Crayons with the Drill Method for the Development of Fine Motor Skills of Early Childhood Aged 3-4 Years at Sanggar WARNA Tasikmalaya. One of the objectives of this study is to find out how the process of learning to color pictures using crayons with the drill method is like the development of fine motor skills of early childhood at Sanggar WARNA Tasikmalaya. In this study, the researcher focused on the process of learning to color pictures using crayons in early childhood and the results obtained from the learning at Sanggar WARNA Tasikmalaya. The researcher used a qualitative method with a descriptive analysis approach in his research, while the data collection was through field studies in the form of observations, interviews and documentation studies, which were then compiled, processed and analyzed to provide an overview of the existing problems. The results obtained by the researcher from the study, namely the process of learning to color using crayons with the drill method for the development of early childhood motor skills can help children to grow their concentration skills and also increase children's self-confidence. In the age range of 3-4 years, the child's learning process is more focused on coloring between 1, 2 or up to 3 color gradations. For the final results stage of learning, children are usually included in competitions, with the aim being more for evaluation needs rather than winning or losing.

This research aims to determine the development of fine motor skills in children aged 3-4 years through the activity of compiling geometric puzzles at Kbit Al-Ishlah, Gorontalo City. This research is classroom action research at KBIT Al-Ishlah. The subjects in this study were 9 children, consisting of 5 boys and 4 girls aged 3-4 years at Kbit Al-Ishlah Gorontalo.  The data collection technique used qualitative description techniques. The results of this study showed that there was an increase in the fine motor skills of children aged 3-4 years through the activity of putting together puzzles. It can be explained that fine motor skills in children at KBIT Al-Ishlah are the child's ability to use the fingers of the right and left hand in the activity of compiling geometric puzzles, 5 out of 9 children or 75% of children are able to develop as expected, 2 children 10% of children The ability is starting to develop, while 1 child 5% is at the ability not yet developed. Most of the children show good mastery of fine motor skills as measured through the activity of putting together geometric puzzles, although there is still one child who needs more attention.

This research aims to improve the fine motor skills of young children through collage using used materials at Damhil Kindergarten. This research is class A action research. The subjects of this research were 10 children, consisting of 5 children, 5 boys aged 4-5 years. The data collection technique uses descriptive qualitative techniques. The results of the research show that there is an increase in the fine motor skills of young children aged 4-5 years through collage activities. It can be explained that fine motor skills in children in Damhil Kindergarten are the child's ability to use the fingers of the right and left hand in the collage activity of applying glue to picture patterns, that is, 9 out of 10 or 90% of children are at Very Well Developed abilities while there is 1 child or 10% of children were found to be underdeveloped. Most of the children showed good mastery of fine motor skills as measured through this collage activity, although there was still one child who needed more attention.

Penelitian ini didasarkan pada pentingnya pengembangan keterampilan motorik sejak dini sebagai landasan untuk mendukung perkembangan kognitif, sosial, dan psikomotorik anak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengeksplorasi upaya meningkatkan kemampuan siswa melalui aktivitas mewarnai. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan desain penelitian tindakan, melibatkan 15 anak sebagai partisipan. Data diperoleh melalui observasi dan dokumentasi. Pada siklus pertama, kegiatan mewarnai dimasukkan ke dalam kurikulum dengan menekankan pemberian panduan visual, penggunaan berbagai jenis alat gambar, dan pengembangan kreativitas anak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan pada keterampilan motorik halus anak setelah menjalani kegiatan mewarnai yang dirancang secara sistematis dan mendalam. Anak-anak mengalami peningkatan kemampuan dalam mengontrol gerakan tangan, koordinasi mata-tangan, serta keterampilan menggunakan alat gambar. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya aktivitas mewarnai sebagai sarana untuk mengasah keterampilan motorik halus pada tahap awal pendidikan.

Physical Fitness Is An Important Aspect Of Early Childhood Development That Supports Physical, Mental, And Social Health. This Article Discusses The Importance Of Physical Fitness And Various Types Of Sports Programs For Early Childhood. The Main Focus Of This Article Is On The Development Of Children's Motor Skills, Including Gross And Fine Motor Skills, And How Sports Programs Can Be Designed To Improve Both Skills. Through A Literature Review, This Article Evaluates The Effectiveness Of Various Types Of Physical Activities Such As Rhythmic Gymnastics, Running, Swimming, And Ball Games. The Conclusion Of This Study Emphasizes That Well-Designed Sports Programs Not Only Improve Physical Fitness But Also Support The Development Of Children's Motor, Social, And Emotional Skills. Recommendations For The Implementation Of Effective Sports Programs Are Provided Based On The Findings Of The Existing Literature Review.

This article explores the implementation of learning methods through exercise in the motor development of early childhood. The research is conducted through a literature review to examine how exercise contributes to the development of both gross and fine motor skills in children. Well-designed exercise routines not only enhance physical health but also support cognitive and emotional development. The article identifies various types of exercise suitable for young children, as well as challenges and solutions in its implementation. Findings suggest that a holistic approach and consistent support from educators and parents are crucial for maximizing the benefits of exercise in early childhood education. With the right strategies, exercise can become an integral component in supporting children's growth and development.

The aims of this research are (1) to explain children's gross motor skills before using the traditional game of banana stem jumping rope at RA Yaa Bunayya. (2) To explain the use of the traditional banana stem jumping rope game in improving the gross motor skills of young children at RA Yaa Bunayya. The research method used is Classroom Action Research (PTK). The results of this research are (1) The gross motor skills of children before using the traditional game of jumping rope on banana stems at RA Yaa Bunayya were out of 10 children, the children who received the very well developed (BSB) category were 0%, the developed according to expectations (BSH) category. by 20%, and the category is starting to grow by 80%. It can be seen that out of 10 children are categorized as starting to develop. (2) The use of the traditional banana stem jumping rope game in improving the gross motor skills of young children at RA Yaa Bunayya consists of several stages. In the first stage, the teacher introduces the traditional game of jumping rope from banana stems. In the second stage, children play alone with banana stems provided by the teacher. In the third stage, the teacher first demonstrated how to play jump rope with banana stems. In the final stage, children play by drawing lots by the teacher.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pelaksanaan tari kreasi sebagai media pengembangan kecerdasan kinestetik anak usia dini di TK Negeri Pembina Lubuk Pakam. Tari kreasi dipilih karena relevan dalam meningkatkan motorik kasar, koordinasi, dan kreativitas anak. Metode evaluasi menggunakan model CIPP yang mencakup konteks, input, proses, dan produk, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan tari kreasi telah membantu anak dalam meningkatkan kemampuan motorik kasar dan halus, serta membangun kepercayaan diri dan kreativitas. Namun, ditemukan kendala seperti keterbatasan fasilitas dan kurangnya dukungan program dari orang tua. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah pentingnya optimalisasi fasilitas pendukung dan peningkatan kompetensi guru untuk memastikan keberhasilan program. Dengan demikian, tari kreasi terbukti menjadi sarana yang efektif dalam mendukung perkembangan kinestetik anak usia dini serta memperkaya pengalaman belajar mereka di lingkungan pendidikan.

Down Syndrome is a fairly common genetic disorder, this is one of the diseases caused by the emergence of an extra chromosome from 21 pairs of chromosomes or known as trisomy 21. This study aims to determine the provision of Occupational Therapy in Down Syndrome Children at the Liliput Clinic. Occupational Therapy in Improving Fine Motor Skills in Down Syndrome Children and supporting and inhibiting factors. This study uses a Qualitative Method, the informant sampling technique uses the Purposive Sampling Technique. And data collection is obtained from the results of Interviews, Observations, and Documentation. Data analysis is carried out through the stages of Data Reduction, Data Presentation, and Conclusion Drawing. The location of this study is at the Liliput Clinic, Jl. Cipete IV No. 06, Rt. 02 Rw 03, South Cipete, Cilandak District. The results of the study showed that the provision of Occupational Therapy for Down Syndrome Children, namely, Down syndrome children still tend to be limp, such as when doing activities they get tired more easily, then Down syndrome children have not been able to regulate their emotions stably. In improving fine motor skills in Down syndrome children, therapists train and instruct children how to hold objects properly such as pencils, pens and small scissors. Then the child is instructed how to write correctly. Supporting factors in Occupational Therapy for Down Syndrome Children are an experienced therapy background, supporting infrastructure, and support from parents of Down syndrome children. And the inhibiting factors are Down syndrome children who have high emotional levels and physical problems in Down syndrome children.