Busy Book Media Improves Fine Motor Skills in Early Childhood

Buku Aktivitas Interaktif Meningkatkan Keterampilan Motorik Halus pada Anak Usia Dini

Authors

  • Edy Arizul Handika Pendidikan Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo
  • LULUK IFFATUR ROCMAH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21070/ijemd.v20i3.932

Keywords:

Fine Motor Skills, Early Childhood, Busy Book, Classroom Action Research, Learning Media

Abstract

General background: Fine motor development is a crucial aspect of early childhood education as it supports children’s cognitive, social, and language growth. Specific background: However, many preschool learning environments still rely heavily on worksheets, providing limited stimulation for fine motor practice. Knowledge gap: Limited studies in Indonesian early childhood settings have examined the systematic use of interactive learning media such as Busy Book to optimize motor skills. Aims: This study aimed to improve the fine motor skills of 4–5-year-old children through the application of Busy Book media in classroom learning. Results: Using Classroom Action Research with the Kemmis & Taggart model involving 14 children, findings showed significant improvement across two cycles. In Cycle I, imitating achieved 64.29%, finger movement 58.93%, and inserting fabric 64.29%. In Cycle II, these indicators increased to 82.14%, 94.64%, and 78.57% respectively, showing substantial progress. Novelty: This study highlights that Busy Book provides an engaging, hands-on, and child-friendly tool that enhances children’s interest and motivation while simultaneously strengthening fine motor skills. Implications: Teachers and parents are encouraged to integrate Busy Book into school and home learning to provide richer stimulation for children’s early development.6

Highlights:

  • Busy Book significantly increased fine motor skills within two learning cycles.

  • The media stimulated children’s motivation and engagement in learning.

  • Practical implications for teachers and parents in early education settings.9

Keywords: Fine Motor Skills; Early Childhood; Busy Book; Classroom Action Research; Learning Media

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2025-08-26

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Handika, E. A., & IFFATUR ROCMAH, L. (2025). Busy Book Media Improves Fine Motor Skills in Early Childhood: Buku Aktivitas Interaktif Meningkatkan Keterampilan Motorik Halus pada Anak Usia Dini. Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development, 20(3), 10.21070/ijemd.v20i3.932. https://doi.org/10.21070/ijemd.v20i3.932

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