Hesty Widiastuty; Windy Annastasia Maharani; Siti Anisah; Tiara Nur Fatimah Almadani; Mayra Musdalifah +1 more
The study introduces the use of hand puppets as a tool to strengthen English vocabulary acquisition among third-grade students at MI Fathul Jannah, Palangka Raya. This Student Creativity Program (PKM) employs a descriptive qualitative methodology involving fifteen students as participants. During instruction, the team uses hand puppets to introduce new vocabulary covering family members, followed by interactive exercises to assess vocabulary retention and application. The results of these activities indicate that the use of hand puppets not only enhances vocabulary retention but also boosts students' confidence in using English. Students show enthusiasm and active participation during learning activities, indicating that hand puppets effectively create a more engaging and interactive learning environment. These findings underscore the significant potential of hand puppets as aids in teaching English vocabulary to elementary school students.