This study explores the educational values ??and internal and external musical elements contained in Randai art, one of the traditional performing arts typical of Minangkabau. Randai art not only functions as entertainment, but also as a medium for learning social, cultural, and moral values ??for the community. This study uses a literature review approach and the initial step taken is to conduct a comprehensive literature review of educational values ??and internal and external music in Randai art. The results of the study show that educational values ??in Randai include teachings about togetherness, leadership, respect for customs, and social ethics. Meanwhile, internal music in Randai consists of traditional instruments such as saluang, gendang, and talempong which are integrated with dialogue and silat movements. External music plays a role in supporting the dramatic atmosphere and conveying moral messages to the audience.

The cultivation of character education values is an important aspect in the learning process at school. One of the effective and fun approaches to develop student character is through literary works, especially drama. This article aims to analyze the values of character education contained in the Sangkuriang drama and examine its potential as a learning medium in the classroom. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with the content analysis technique of the Sangkuriang drama script. The results of the analysis show that the drama contains various character education values such as responsibility, honesty, and critical attitude. These values are conveyed through conflicts between characters and storylines that contain deep moral messages. By adapting this drama into learning activities, teachers can shape students' characters in a contextual and fun way. Therefore, Sangkuriang drama deserves to be used as an alternative learning media based on local wisdom.
 

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.
 
 

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of stimulating creativity in children aged 4-5 years through the use of picture story books. Creativity is an important key in developing the potential of early childhood. This creativity can be increased through interesting and interactive learning media. The research method used is classroom action research with qualitative research. Data was obtained through observation and interviews with one of the teachers who teaches at an early childhood education institution. The research results show that the use of picture story books in learning can stimulate children's imagination, creative thinking abilities, encourage children's curiosity, and enrich their vocabulary. Apart from that, the activity of reading together with the assistance of a teacher or parent has a positive impact on children's social interactions. Thus, picture story books can be an effective alternative medium for stimulating the creativity of early childhood children aged 4-5 years.