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Reading is a highly beneficial activity for gaining information, knowledge, and insights. When the children are encouraged to develop reading habits from an early age, they are likely to grow into individuals who enjoy reading. During this crucial and education phase, children exhibit creativity, imagination, and honesty in their thoughts and emotions. However, according to UNESCO, the literacy rate in Indonesia remains relatively low. Through the use of interactive storytelling in childrens’s education, thin community service projecta aims to promote a culture of reading. The first step in the initiative involves providing media that highlight the benefits of interactive storytelling in enhancing children’s reading interest. This method is expected to offer a fun and engaging learning experience while fostering children’s creativity, imagination, and critical thinking skills. Interactive storytelling also serves as an effective teaching strategy to support the holistic development of children.

This article aims to examine the role of picture books in enhancing language skills in early childhood from the perspective of children's literature studies. Picture books are considered an effective medium in supporting children's language development because they combine visual and narrative elements that enrich the child's learning experience. Through picture books, children can not only develop vocabulary but also understand language structure, improve listening and speaking skills, and stimulate their imagination. This indicates that engaging and educational picture books can enhance children's language skills, particularly in word recognition, sentence development, and storytelling abilities. Therefore, picture books are a highly beneficial tool in improving language skills in early childhood and should be considered in early childhood education curricula.    

Applying storytelling techniques using puppet media is an interesting method for increasing interest in reading in young children. This technique uses dolls as a visual medium that can attract children's attention, thus making the storytelling process more interactive and fun. Dolls, which act as characters in the story, are able to make the story more alive and make it easier for children to understand the message they want to convey. Apart from that, this technique encourages children to participate more actively, both in listening to stories and in responding to the stories being told, which in turn increases their interest in books and reading activities.The use of puppet media in telling stories can enrich children's learning experiences, because it not only develops listening and speaking skills, but also stimulates children's imagination, introduces new vocabulary, and forms a more creative way of thinking. With a more enjoyable atmosphere, children become more interested in reading books that contain similar stories, which helps strengthen their relationship with the world of literacy. Therefore, storytelling techniques using puppet media are an effective approach to introduce literacy from an early age, increase children's interest in reading, and develop their language skills.

Questioning skills are skills that teachers must develop in the teaching and learning process. The aim of this research is to illustrate how teachers' questioning skills play an important role in stimulating the cognitive development of early childhood. This research method uses descriptive qualitative research which collects data through interviews, documentation and observation. The subjects of this research were young children who received institutional education. In fact, teachers' questioning skills have been proven to have a significant impact on the cognitive development of young children. Teachers' questioning skills can increase children's curiosity and improve children's memory, imagination and creativity in finding answers in the teaching and learning process. It can be concluded that teachers' questioning skills play a very important role in improving children's cognitive development. Because through these questions children can continue their thinking processes, obtain new information and expand their knowledge.

Mistakes in writing during learning have become common, especially for students who do not fully understand writing. Inspirational texts are texts that can inspire readers through the author's writing, whether through imagination or facts that occur in real life, containing inspiring content. The purpose of this analysis is to improve the writing structure of texts produced by ninth-grade students, who often write without paying attention to proper writing conventions. The research method used in this study is descriptive-analytical. The sampling method used is a single inspirational text created by a student as the research material. The results obtained from the research and analysis of these spelling errors include 12 categories, but there are still some identical words that were not included because they have already been categorized.

Human resources are the most important asset in an organization/business, especially in an educational institution, so they are very important. It is important that existing human resources can be planned as well as possible to achieve the goals of the organization/institution. Careful human resource planning will ensure smooth operations. Yes or no, this is the operational process of an organization/institution. There are many effective and efficient human resource planning models, but effective human resource planning and effective intentions are sometimes not realized optimally, only limited to imagination and desire. just a hope. Therefore, this research was conducted to analyze human resource planning and find solutions to problems that influence HR planning at Mis Al-Washliyah Greahan. The research method used by researchers in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive methods using interview techniques, observation and document study. After the data is collected, classify, edit and present the data based on each data type. Before data is collected, it is first analyzed and checked for validity. The research results show that human resource planning is carried out through programs, activities, planning stages, including quality indicators or goals to be achieved in a process of improving the quality of education. This form of planning includes resource management which includes developing human resources, developing the learning process and increasing the capacity of human resources to improve the quality of education.

This research examines the aspects of relevance, effectiveness, and impact of children's literature on the development of children in Indonesia. In the ever-evolving digital era, this study investigates how traditional children's literature continues to maintain its significance for contemporary generations. The methodology used includes a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, interviews with education experts, and observations of children's literature consumption patterns. The main findings indicate that classic children's literature maintains its relevance through the transmission of universal values and cultural heritage, as well as through adaptation into contemporary formats. The effectiveness of children's literature is proven in the improvement of literacy skills, emotional development, and social learning. Recent developments in children's literature show innovative trends, including theme diversification and the use of digital platforms. Furthermore, this research reveals the significant influence of children's literature on various aspects of development, including cognitive, emotional, social, and the formation of cultural identity. Children's literature serves as a catalyst in stimulating imagination, enriching vocabulary, and facilitating understanding of emotional complexities and social dynamics.The implications of this study emphasize the importance of integrating diverse children's literature into the education curriculum, as well as collaboration between educators, writers, and other stakeholders to create relevant and impactful content. Recommendations for future research include a deeper exploration of the long-term effects of children's literature exposure on individual development, as well as an investigation into the potential of children's literature in addressing contemporary issues such as digital literacy and global awareness.

This research examines the aspects of relevance, effectiveness, and impact of children's literature on the development of children in Indonesia. In the ever-evolving digital era, this study investigates how traditional children's literature continues to maintain its significance for contemporary generations. The methodology used includes a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, interviews with education experts, and observations of children's literature consumption patterns. The main findings indicate that classic children's literature maintains its relevance through the transmission of universal values and cultural heritage, as well as through adaptation into contemporary formats. The effectiveness of children's literature is proven in the improvement of literacy skills, emotional development, and social learning. Recent developments in children's literature show innovative trends, including theme diversification and the use of digital platforms. Furthermore, this research reveals the significant influence of children's literature on various aspects of development, including cognitive, emotional, social, and the formation of cultural identity. Children's literature serves as a catalyst in stimulating imagination, enriching vocabulary, and facilitating understanding of emotional complexities and social dynamics.The implications of this study emphasize the importance of integrating diverse children's literature into the education curriculum, as well as collaboration between educators, writers, and other stakeholders to create relevant and impactful content. Recommendations for future research include a deeper exploration of the long-term effects of children's literature exposure on individual development, as well as an investigation into the potential of children's literature in addressing contemporary issues such as digital literacy and global awareness.

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using story framework media in improving the ability to write fantasy story texts for class VII students at Junior high school 5 Cimahi. Writing fantasy story texts requires creativity, developing imagination, and the ability to organize story lines well. Based on initial observations, many students still have difficulty writing structured, creative and coherent fantasy stories. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to describe the facts that emerged during the research through observation and questionnaires. Data was collected through observation sheets which included plot development, characterization, use of language, and creativity. Based on the results of the analysis, 39% of students achieved the Very Good category, 50% the Good category, and 11% the Poor category with an average score of 81.9, which is classified as Good. Thus, story framework media is effective in helping students develop better and more structured fantasy story text writing skills. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the development of more innovative and effective Indonesian language learning methods

The program of efforts to improve the quality of educational facilities and infrastructure services at TKK St. Michael Baobolak, the development of economic literacy in the Maryke Village community aims to improve the quality of educational services at TK St. Michael Baobolak through the provision of facilities and infrastructure that are still inadequate, such as teaching aids, reading books, and play equipment. Thus, it is expected to create a more conducive and enjoyable learning environment for children, and support their optimal growth and development. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through direct observation, interviews with related parties such as the principal, teachers, and staff, as well as documentation related to educational facilities and infrastructure at TKK St. Michael Baobolak. The results of the study showed that this program succeeded in improving the quality of educational facilities and infrastructure services at TKK St. Michael Baobolak. On the other hand, the results of this activity have also provided coloring tools and alphabet posters. Coloring tools, such as crayons, colored pencils, and markers, are very important media to stimulate children's creativity. Through coloring activities, children not only train their fine motor skills, but also develop their imagination and ability to express themselves. Meanwhile, alphabet posters serve as effective visual aids to help children recognize letters and build the foundations of reading skills, thus having a positive impact on their well-being.

This artwork aims to interpret the phenomenon and behavior of the community at the baralek event starting from the preparation stage to the party stage equipped with the art of saluang bagurau into a new musical composition. The process of creating this artwork is carried out with the observation (exploration), experimentation (improvisation), and forming stages. The idea of the musical work "Balega Dalam Rami" was raised from the procession of preparation for the baralek event (wedding party) in Minangkabau. Baralek as a creative idea had an impact on the emergence of the composer's imagination which was then poured into the concept of garap which became a foothold to accommodate the three parts of the procession in this work, namely Bagotong Royong, Bainai Night and Bagurau, which provided an overview of how the phenomenon and behavior and emotions of the community during the preparation process for Baralek (wedding party), to an entertainment night that focused on the phenomenon that occurred in Saluang Bagurau.

This Community Service Activity (PKM) seeks to solve complex problems faced by society or certain communities within the scope of society. Motor development is the development of elements of development and control of body movements. Motor development develops with the maturity of nerves and muscles. Motor development is also a movement that uses fine muscles that coordinate with the brain in doing something through activities such as in children playing. The influence of playing on children's development, one of which is playing which can affect the improvement of reasoning and playing their existence in the peer environment and forming reasoning and playing their existence in the peer environment and forming the imagination of children's physical development, playing can be used as therapy. One form of therapy through play is by providing stimulation or stimulation to children so that children can grow and develop optimally. Children in orphanages for the mentally disabled are children who need special attention from other people or the community, so that their growth period can run like other children in their time. In this PKM activity, the PKM team provides education in the form of direct demonstrations and interacts directly with children at the Tomohon Mentally Disabled Orphanage, to stimulate children's motoric stimuli. This PKM activity has outputs in the form of reports and article publications so that they can be accessed by everyone who needs literature in the form of related articles.

This study aims to determine the increase in student enthusiasm in learning Fiqh in grade V students of MI Terpadu Baitul Makmur, totaling 38 people, through the application of the Amtsal method. This method is used to stimulate students' imagination through illustrations that are relevant to the material. The research approach used is a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches in the form of Classroom Action Research (CAR) which is carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques include observation and interviews. The results of the study showed that the application of the Amtsal method in learning Fiqh significantly increased student enthusiasm. In addition, this method also helps students understand the material, including the pillars, the differences between hajj and umrah, and the procedures for carrying out the umrah pilgrimage. The high enthusiasm of students has a positive impact on increasing their understanding of the material being taught.

This research aims to improve the creativity of elementary school students through ecoprint activities at SD 03 Kedungsuren and MI NU 58 Kedungsuren, Kaliwugu Selatan. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) method. This research involved fourth grade students and was conducted through the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection in a collaborative manner. This PAR method allows active involvement of students and teachers in learning to create a participatory and reflective environment. The results of this research show an increase in students' creativity in imagination, innovation, technical skills, as well as cooperation skills and appreciation of the environment. The findings provide positive implications for the development of environment-based creative learning methods, which can be used as a reference for other schools.

Early Childhood Education (PAUD) is very important for the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children. PAUD SPS NUSA INDAH BUKIR in collaboration with KKN students from Bukir Village, Universitas PGRI Wiranegara Pasuruan held an art exhibition using sawdust to encourage children's creativity. Painting technique training and exhibition of works were included in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation process of the event. The results of the exhibition showed that sawdust helped children become creative and improved their fine motor skills, imagination, and social skills. Children felt more confident after receiving gifts. The involvement of KKN students in the exhibition showed the synergy between education and community service, which had a positive and sustainable impact. It is hoped that this exhibition will serve as a model for activities in PAUD that combine art, creativity, and environmental awareness.

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.

The abacus is a traditional calculating tool from Southeast Asia such as China, Korea, Taiwan and Japan. According to Chen (2009), it is said that the abacus existed in Babylonia and China around 2400 BC and 300 BC. In education in Indonesia in the 1990s the abacus began to enter the form of arithmetic courses, after 700 years of disappearance. The impact of the abacus is amazing, a kindergarten child who masters mathematics can calculate faster than a calculator. The abacus succeeded in attracting the attention of mothers with small children, who then enrolled their children in abacus arithmetic courses. This program is very appropriate for children aged kindergarten to elementary school. The conditions that occurred in RW 01, Gedong Village, the proposing team found that there were still many children who had difficulty using addition, subtraction operations, or using the abacus. Parents don't even understand how to use the abacus in calculating. Maybe this is because there are no parents to teach their children, because the majority of children in RW 01 are from the lower middle class. To overcome the problems mentioned above, the solution offered in this community service is to provide socialization on abacus arithmetic media to parents of children in the RW 01 Gedong Village environment, in order to optimize children's potential, including: increasing the ability to calculate faster, balancing the use of left and right brain and optimizing it to achieve a level of analytical thinking and correct analytical thinking, training concentration thinking power, helping children to master other subjects, developing imagination so that children's creativity develops, and getting used to numbers makes children not I'm afraid of exact lessons

SA survey by the Indonesian Ministry of Health found that 25% of fracture sufferers died, 45% experienced physical disabilities, 15% experienced psychological stress due to anxiety and even depression and 10% recovered well. Both open and closed fractures will affect nerve fibers which can cause pain and discomfort. Efforts that can be made to reduce pain in fracture patients are with one of the non-pharmacological techniques, namely guided imagination. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of guided imagination on reducing pain intensity in fracture patients at Bumiayu Hospital 2024. The type of research is Quasi Experiment research with a One Group Pre-test Post-test design. The population in this study were all fracture patients at Bumiayu Regional Hospital in the period 4 March - 2 April 2024, totaling 52 people and the sample was taken using a purposive sampling method, namely 35 people. Data collection used a numerical scale research instrument sheet or The Pain Numerical Rating Scale (PNRS). The data analysis used is univariate and bivariate analysis. The results of this study show that statistical analysis showed that the difference in average pain intensity in fracture patients before guided imagination was 6.83 and after guided imagination was 3.46 with a probability value of (p=0.000), so Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted, meaning that guided imagination had an effect on reducing the intensity. pain in fracture patients. In conclusion, there is an effect of providing guided imagery on pain intensity in fracture patients at Bumiayu Regional Hospital in 2024.

Creative behavior has an important role in the world of management and innovation, especially in the era of globalization and increasingly fierce business competition. This research aims to explore the world of creative behavior, focusing on aspects of innovation, imagination, and its influence in everyday life. In addition to having a significant impact in the realm of business and management, creative behavior also has a great influence in everyday life, covering various aspects such as art, education, health, and social relations. The importance of creative behavior in the context of management is emphasized, where innovation and imagination are vital triggers of creativity. Furthermore, this study aims to identify the factors that influence an individual's level of creativity, with the hope of making a tangible contribution to the development of innovative management strategies. Through a deeper understanding of these factors, leaders and management practitioners can develop a holistic approach to encourage creativity in the work environment. By integrating the results of this study into management practice, it is hoped that a work environment that facilitates creativity, innovation and sustainable growth can be created

Early childhood language development is one of the abilities that children must have as a means of communicating and interacting with their environment. The aim of this research is to describe storytelling methods to improve language development skills in early childhood. The subjects of this research involved 8 students from Al-Ihsan Private Kindergarten, of whom two children had speech delays. The research methods used were observations and interviews with teachers as well as observations at the Al-Ihsan private kindergarten. The results of this research show that the storytelling method can improve the language development of young children aged 4-6 years through children's stories, which can develop creative imagination and can also help children communicate