The Effect of Block Play on Fine Motor Development Among Children in Pre-School

Abstract

Aims: To find out the influence of block games on the development of fine motor skills in preschool children aged 4-5 years at TKAT ARRIDLO.

Methods: This study used an experimental type of research with a pre- experimental design using a pre-test and post-test design. The population in this study were all preschool children at TKAT ARRIDLO who experienced fine motor development disorders. The sampling technique is to use the entire total population so that the total sample is 17 people. The results of the study were then analyzed using the Wilcoxon test.

Results: Based on the results of the research before being given the block game from 17 respondents, it was found that 2 children (11.8%) had fine motor development that could not be tested and 15 children (82.2%) had suspect fine motor development. While after being given the block game, the results were that 5 children (29.4%) had suspect fine motor development, and 12 children (70.6%) had normal motor development.Based on analysis with the Wilcoxon test, the sign value or ρ value is obtained asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) 0.000 where the value of ρ < 0.05 means H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted.

Conclusions and Suggestions: This shows that there is an effect of playing with blocks on the fine motor development of preschoolers at TKAT ARRIDLO. It is hoped that research sites can routinely apply games that train children's motor development, especially fine motor skills.