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This community service project aims to develop children's potential through the art of coloring as an effective educational tool to enhance social and cultural understanding. The activity was held at Jl. Binalatung, RT 11, Pantai Amal, Tarakan Timur, a coastal area that is also a border region. The background for this project is the limited access of children in this area to creative activities that could support their personal development and awareness of social and cultural diversity. A coloring competition was chosen as the approach, involving 30 participants from kindergarten to elementary school age, many of whom do not continue to formal education.Using a participatory method, children were not only invited to color but were also given an understanding of the meanings and cultural values embedded in each image. Furthermore, the activity was designed to foster a sense of togetherness, sportsmanship, and self-confidence. The results showed very high enthusiasm from the participants. They were not only able to produce beautiful artworks but also demonstrated an increased understanding of the importance of appreciating differences and cultural diversity. This report proves that the art of coloring plays a crucial role as a tool to bridge the knowledge gap and foster cultural awareness, especially for children in remote and border areas who have limited access to education and educational entertainment. Therefore, it is recommended that similar programs be continued with more varied materials to support the holistic development of children in coastal regions.

This community service project aims to develop children's potential through the art of coloring as an effective educational tool to enhance social and cultural understanding. The activity was held at Jl. Binalatung, RT 11, Pantai Amal, Tarakan Timur, a coastal area that is also a border region. The background for this project is the limited access of children in this area to creative activities that could support their personal development and awareness of social and cultural diversity. A coloring competition was chosen as the approach, involving 30 participants from kindergarten to elementary school age, many of whom do not continue to formal education.Using a participatory method, children were not only invited to color but were also given an understanding of the meanings and cultural values embedded in each image. Furthermore, the activity was designed to foster a sense of togetherness, sportsmanship, and self-confidence. The results showed very high enthusiasm from the participants. They were not only able to produce beautiful artworks but also demonstrated an increased understanding of the importance of appreciating differences and cultural diversity. This report proves that the art of coloring plays a crucial role as a tool to bridge the knowledge gap and foster cultural awareness, especially for children in remote and border areas who have limited access to education and educational entertainment. Therefore, it is recommended that similar programs be continued with more varied materials to support the holistic development of children in coastal regions.

kuliah kerja nyata (KKN) merupakan bentuk pengabdian kepada Masyarakat yang bertujuan memberikan pengalaman langsung kepada mahasiswa dalam mengidentifikasi  dan menyelesaikan permasalahan di lingkungan desa. KKN kelompok 04 STIKes Ibnu Sina Ajibarang dilaksanakan di Desa Kotayasa, kecamatan sumbang, kabupaten Banyumas pada 28 juli – 5 september 2025. Metode yang digunakan berupa observasi, wawancara, dan pelaksanaan program berbasis kebutuhan Masyarakat. Hasil kegiatan menunjukan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan Masyarakat, antaralain melalui sosialisasi perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) di sekolah dasar, kegiatan posyandu balita dan lansia, penyuluhan stunting, serta sosialisasi penggunaan obat  NSAID dan kortikostiroid. Selain itu, kegiatan inovatifs seperti pembuauan sabun cuci piring, budidaya tanaman obat keluarga (TOGA) , senam Bersama PKK, hingga lomba mewarnai untuk anak-anak berhasil meningkatkan partisipasi dan kemandirian Masyarakat. Factor pendukung meliputi antusiasme warga, dukungan perangkat desa, dan kerja sama lintas sektor.sementara hambatan yang mucul berupa keterbatasan waktu, dana, serta kondisi cuaca. Secara keseluruhan, kegiatan ini  memberikan kontribusi positif dalam aspek Kesehatan, Pendidikan, ekonomi kreatif, dan sosial budaya di Desa Kotayasa.

Hospitalized children often experience anxiety due to the unfamiliar hospital environment, frightening medical procedures, and separation from family. This anxiety, if left untreated, can negatively impact a child's psychological well-being and hinder the healing process. One non-pharmacological intervention that can be implemented to help reduce anxiety in children is play therapy. This therapy is a fun and developmentally appropriate approach, one of which is through coloring activities. This study aims to describe the application of coloring play therapy in reducing anxiety levels in preschool-aged children undergoing hospitalization. The research design used a case study with two preschool-aged children treated in the Dahlia Ward of Dr. Tjitrowardojo Regional General Hospital, Purworejo. The anxiety measurement instrument used the FIS (Face Image Scale), which allows the assessment of children's facial expressions as an indicator of anxiety levels. The results showed that before therapy, subject I was in the mild anxiety category with an FIS score of 2, while subject II was in the moderate anxiety category with an FIS score of 4. After coloring play therapy, both children experienced a significant decrease in anxiety levels, namely becoming no longer anxious (FIS score 1). These findings indicate that play therapy, including coloring activities, is effective in reducing anxiety in hospitalized preschool children. This intervention could be an easy, affordable, and enjoyable alternative for healthcare providers in providing holistic care to children.

Coloring activities in early childhood as a basic foundation for improving fine motor skills. The purpose and objective of this coloring service is to stimulate the creativity of early childhood which has a positive effect as a vehicle for children's expression, color recognition, use of fingers, wrist skills and coordination between eyes and hands. The method approach used is through three stages, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage and the evaluation stage of the activity. This service is located at the early childhood school RA AL HIKMAH Doroampel, Sumber Gempol, Tulungagung. The results of coloring activities in early childhood are obtained that students are able to express their art creations with various color combinations used, activities take place enthusiastically and conducively and improve fine motor skills of early childhood.

The Belaria activity, in the form of a coloring competition using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) empowerment method, aims to improve the creative skills and understanding of participants through a collaborative and participatory approach. The PAR method is applied to actively involve participants in every stage of the activity, from planning to evaluation, so that they can contribute and reflect on the coloring process. In this coloring competition, participants are invited to color pictures with certain relevant themes, such as plants and animals, with a focus on the application of basic coloring techniques. Evaluation is carried out through direct observation and participatory feedback, to assess the effectiveness of the method in developing participants' skills and measuring its impact on their understanding of the coloring process. The results of the activity show that this activity has succeeded in empowering participants, increasing their involvement in the creative process, and utilizing free time. This competition not only provides a forum for creative expression but also strengthens participants' ability to collaborate and reflect on learning experiences

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.

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.

The Pantai Indah Pohe tourist area in Pohe Village, Gorontalo City, holds significant potential as a premier coastal tourism destination. However, challenges such as a lack of adequate location markers and insufficient visual promotion strategies hinder its development. To address these issues, a community service initiative was carried out by the D4 Architecture and Building Construction (ABG) Program at Gorontalo State University. The initiative aimed to enhance the visual image of the area and foster greater community involvement in promoting local tourism. The project adopted a participatory approach, actively engaging the village government, tourism awareness groups, and residents of various age groups. The activities involved creating and installing a new signage system for the "Pantai Indah Pohe" area, which serves as a crucial element for enhancing the visibility of the tourist spot. In addition, community engagement was facilitated through events such as coloring contests and sack races, aimed at promoting a sense of unity and local pride. The outcomes of this initiative revealed an increase in community awareness regarding the importance of visual promotion for tourism. It also fostered stronger social connections between local residents and academics, contributing to the community’s sense of ownership and pride in their local resources. Furthermore, the initiative provided tangible contributions to the strengthening of the local identity, with community members actively participating in the improvement process. The project aligns with Community-Based Tourism (CBT) principles and placemaking theory, which emphasize the importance of community involvement in shaping tourist destinations. This community service activity serves as an exemplary model of integrating architectural design, education, and sustainable tourism development, showcasing how academic and community collaboration can drive positive changes in local tourism promotion.

This Professional Ability Development Program (PKP) aims to improve the fine motor skills of early childhood through folding, sticking, and coloring activities at TK 'Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal 25 Medan. Fine motor skills, such as cutting, sticking, and coloring, are very important for the development of eye-hand coordination and prepare children for their academic and daily skills. This study used a descriptive method with a classroom action-based approach, where activities were carried out for three weeks from July 15 to July 29, 2024. The study participants consisted of 40 children divided into age groups of 4-6 years. The results of the study showed a significant increase in children's fine motor skills after participating in this program. Most children were able to show improvements in terms of accuracy and neatness in using tools such as scissors, glue, and colored pencils. In addition, children's enthusiasm and involvement in activities also increased. However, some children need more intensive guidance in developing their fine motor skills. Learning that integrates games and creative activities has been shown to be effective in helping children develop their fine motor skills. In conclusion, the implementation of PKP not only has a positive impact on improving children's fine motor skills, but also provides a fun and interesting learning experience for them. Thus, this program can be used as a model in developing basic skills for early childhood in other preschool educational institutions.

The problem in this research is the lack of implementation process in coloring activities using collage media in increasing creativity in early childhood, the lack of implementation of collage media in increasing creativity in early childhood at PAUD Nursyamsiani, as well as limited teachers to support coloring activities in increasing creativity in early childhood at Nursyamsiani PAUD. The aim of this research is to describe the process of implementing coloring activities using collage media to increase creativity in early childhood at Nursyamsiani PAUD Bakaran Batu Village. This research uses qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The research subjects were school principals and teachers, as well as 25 children with specifications of 13 girls and 12 boys at early age at PAUD Nursyamsiani, complete documents for coloring activities using collage media in increasing creativity in early childhood including the implementation of coloring activities and teaching modules, implementation of coloring assessments, as well as teaching tools such as collage media. Data collection techniques use 3 methods, namely observation, interviews and documentation. Based on research conducted, coloring activities using collage media have a very important role in the development of creativity in early childhood.

Learning activities at the lower elementary school level are a process of preservation from kindergarten to elementary school level, in this case the learning principle applied in the lower grades is learning while playing. Activities that stimulate creativity either directly or embedded in other learning activities. One activity that can stimulate creativity is drawing and coloring. Coloring can increase students' imagination and concentration. Students are expected to be able to choose and combine colors correctly between their imagination and real objects. In the activity of coloring a picture, students will also be measured on how neat and clean the results are. Coloring will create a fun learning process. This research aims to measure how creative students are through coloring competition activities. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection through observation, interviews and documentation. From the results of research that increases creativity through drawing and coloring activities above, it is clear that students will be more easily interested in playing activities and will be interested in colors. This coloring activity can make students express their thoughts and imagination.

Background: In sick children, their interests and activities will change, especially if the child needs to be hospitalized. Hospitalization is a child's experience while undergoing treatment in hospital. Prevalence of hospital anxiety in RSUD Dr. Moewardi , the number of children treated in the preschool age ward, namely the flamboyan ward, during the last 4 months starting from January to March 2024 was 465 patients, with 286 preschool age patients and anxiety nursing problems as many as 226 patients. One way to overcome hospital anxiety is play therapy. Objective: to determine the results of anxiety values when applying coloring play therapy in Flamboyan Room 9 Dr Moewardi Hospital. Method: This type of research is a case study that describes anxiety before and after coloring picture play therapy. Results: The results of the application to 2 respondents which were carried out for 2 days with a frequency of 30 minutes a day showed that there was a therapeutic effect of playing coloring pictures. Conclusion; There were differences in the results of anxiety scores before and after the coloring picture play therapy intervention.      

Background : Feelings of anxiety are the impact of hospitalization experienced by preschool children. This impact has the risk of disrupting the child's growth and development and the child's healing process. To reduce anxiety, children can be given play therapy. Hospitalization anxiety in children can make children difficult to eat, restless, afraid, restless, anxious, unwilling to cooperate in treatment, thus disrupting the child's healing process, the hospitalization period in preschool children can also cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) which makes children became traumatized while being treated in hospital. Purpose : To find out the results of anxiety values when applying coloring play therapy in Flamboyan Room 9, Dr. RSUD. Moewardi. Methods : The application was carried out using a descriptive case study method for 2 respondents and was carried twice every 3 day for 30 minutes. Result : Respondent 1, before being given coloring play therapy, obtained an anxiety score of 4 (moderately anxious) and after being given coloring play therapy it became 1 (very not anxious). Meanwhile, for Respondent 2, before being given coloring play therapy, the anxiety score was 5 (Severely Anxious) and after being given coloring play therapy it was 2 (Not anxious). Based on the results of the implementation that has been carried out, there is a reduction in anxiety due to hospitalization. Conclusion : Coloring play therapy can be used as a technique to reduce anxiety in preschool children due to hospitalization.    

This research aims to develop fine motor skills in early childhood through coloring activities at Aisyiyah Baturan Kindergarten in Group B1 with a total of 24 people. Fine motor skills are fine movements that involve certain parts and muscles, this is because it requires less energy but requires careful coordination. Skill development activities for kindergarten aged children’s fine motor skills which aim to hone children’s motor coordination abilities. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. The data analysis used in this research is data analysis using qualitative descriptive techniques.

This research aims to determine efforts to improve the fine motor skills of children aged 5-6 years through the method of coloring pictures. This research uses a classroom action research approach carried out in two cycles. Each cycle goes through four stages, namely: planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The subjects of this research were Anugerah Soe Kindergarten with 27 children aged 4-6 years, consisting of 8 girls and 19 boys. Data is collected through observation, documentation and performance. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptive methods. The results of the research show that coloring activities are very appropriate for developing the fine motor skills of kindergarten children because through coloring activities children learn about initial writing skills, namely the ability to hold coloring tools, move the wrist and hand-eye coordination which is very useful for the next level of education. Therefore, implementing coloring activities for kindergarten children is considered very appropriate.

Empowerment activities at the Al Falah Kemayoran Foundation are a positive step in improving the quality of life of disadvantaged children. This article reflects an introduction to empowerment innovations through drawing, coloring and general knowledge questions and answers in orphanages. The activity implementation method involves a training and mentoring approach, by providing theory, direct practice, and question and answer sessions. The results of the drawing and coloring activities show the participants' success in carrying out these activities neatly. Meanwhile, general knowledge question and answer activities also went well, showing the children's active participation. During the activity, the empowerment team aims to make a positive contribution by increasing the skills, knowledge and creativity of orphanage children. Material assistance, providing new skills, and creating a positive environment are the focus of the team. Awareness of the need for donations and support from the community was also raised as an important aspect. The conclusion of this activity emphasizes that through collaboration between the orphanage, the empowerment team, and the community, an environment that supports the development of orphaned children can be created. Financial and material support is a key factor in ensuring the education and welfare of children at the Al Falah Kemayoran Foundation. Thus, this empowerment activity can be considered a positive step in creating changes that have an impact on the quality of life of children in orphanages.

Children are the younger generation who have an important role in maintaining and continuing the ideals of the nation. Several cases of serious health complaints experienced by children require more than just outpatient treatment. If a child is hospitalized, then the child will easily experience a crisis because the child experiences anxiety due to the changes he is experiencing. Children need media that can overcome anxiety due to hospitalization and be able to work with health workers while in treatment. One of the media so that children can overcome anxiety is the skill of playing coloring pictures. Intervention play therapy coloring pictures is done 15-20 minutes every day for 2 days in a row. The level of anxiety before being given play therapy coloring pictures in subject I was 11 (severe anxiety) and subject II was 6 (moderate anxiety). The level of anxiety after being given play therapy coloring pictures in subject I is a score of 9 (moderate anxiety) and subject II a score of 4 (mild anxiety). The conclusion from the discussion of this case study is that there is a decrease in anxiety levels after the application of coloring pictures play therapy in preschool-aged children.

Early childhood education is crucial in laying the foundation for children's cognitive, emotional, and physical development. A vital aspect of this education is the introduction of colors and the developing of fine motor skills, which can be enhanced through coloring activities. This community service activity aimed to provide color recognition education through coloring activities to improve fine motor skills in early childhood. The targets in this activity are early childhood children (2-5 years old) and BKB cadres at Taman Posyandu (Tapos) Ceria Desa Rejosari, Glagah District, Banyuwangi. The methods used are lecturing, drilling, and mentoring. The results of this activity are that children can recognize, distinguish, and name various colors, children's fine motor skills, such as eye-hand coordination and hand movement control, are improved through coloring activities, and they can express themselves and their ideas through the strokes of color they pour on the given picture. Recognizing colors and developing fine motor skills are crucial foundations for supporting young children in preparing important skills for the following learning stages, such as reading and writing. Coloring activities can become a positive habit, encouraging children to spend time with productive and educational activities.

Hospitalization or inpatient care has an impact on anxiety in children. Anxiety or a condition of excessive fear caused by certain situations often occurs in almost every child who is hospitalized or hospitalized. Play activity therapy is a good activity to deal with anxiety in children who experience hospitalization, so that it can accelerate the healing process of pain in children. Determine changes in anxiety levels in preschool aged 3-5 years at RSUD Pandan Arang Boyolali hospital. This study used a descriptive design on two male respondents which was conducted from 4 to 6 July 2023 ar Pandan Arang Boyolali Hospital with each respondent being given intervention for 3 consecutive days. The instrument used was the Spence Children Anxiety Scale SCAS observation sheet to measure the level of anxiety before and after giving therapy. Before the two respondents were put into action, the level of anxiety was moderate (first respondent scored 18; second respondent scored 20), and after the two respondents were put into action, the level of anxiety was mild (first respondent scored 12; second respondent scored 13). The application of play therapy to coloring pictures with color sand is able to reduce anxiety levels in preschool aged 3-5 years at Pandan Arang Boyolali Hospital.