Pengaruh Kegiatan Mewarnai Gambar Sesuai Angka Terhadap Peningkatan Fokus Anak Usia Dini di TK PGRI Kedunghalang Kabupaten Tasikmalaya

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of coloring by number activities on improving focus in early childhood. Focus is an important ability that needs to be developed from an early age because it plays a role in the learning process, following instructions, and completing tasks independently. The research method used was a quasi-experimental design with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The research subjects consisted of 20 children aged 5–6 years at PGRI Kedunghalang Kindergarten, who were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group was given treatment in the form of coloring by number activities, while the control group was not. Data were collected through observations using a focus assessment sheet that covered four aspects: attention focus, accuracy, independence, and speed of completing tasks. The analysis results showed that there was a significant increase in all four aspects in the experimental group after the treatment, from the moderate to high category. In contrast, the control group only showed a small increase or tended to remain stable in the moderate category. These findings indicate that coloring by number activities are effective in improving focus in early childhood, because these activities require attention, accuracy, and independence in completing tasks visually and systematically. This study recommends the application of similar methods as an alternative, creative learning that is fun and appropriate to children's developmental stages