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Journal Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Educational ResearchIndonesian Journal of Early Childhood Educational Research Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of natural material-based ecoprint activities on the fine motor skills of 5–6 year old children. A mixed methods approach was employed using a quasi-experimental design. The research subjects consisted of 28 children from Group B at State Kindergarten of 8 Wita Ponda, divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received treatment through ecoprint activities for ten days, while the control group engaged in regular activities without similar interventions. Data were collected through fine motor skills tests (pretest and posttest), observations, documentation, and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using the paired sample t-test and N-Gain Score, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed a significant improvement in the fine motor skills of children in the experimental group compared to the control group, with a p-value < 0.05 and an average N-Gain Score of 68.4%, categorized as moderately effective. Interviews with teachers and the principal affirmed that ecoprint activities provided enjoyable learning experiences, enhanced hand and finger coordination, and fostered children‟s environmental awareness. Therefore, ecoprint is considered a viable alternative learning method to holistically develop fine motor skills in early childhood education.

Conclusion

The research concludes that ecoprint activities effectively enhance fine motor skills in early childhood by actively engaging children in a creative process that stimulates hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.The study demonstrates a statistically significant improvement in fine motor skills among children participating in ecoprint activities compared to those who did not.Therefore, incorporating ecoprint into thematic learning strategies in early childhood education is recommended to foster holistic development, including motor skills, cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and environmental awareness.

Future Research

Further research should investigate the long-term effects of ecoprint activities on childrens fine motor skill development and academic performance in subsequent school years, potentially tracking their progress through elementary school to assess sustained benefits. Additionally, studies could explore the optimal duration and frequency of ecoprint interventions to maximize their impact on fine motor skills, considering factors like age, developmental stage, and individual learning styles. Finally, research is needed to examine the potential of ecoprint activities to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among young children, investigating how these activities can foster a deeper connection with nature and encourage responsible environmental stewardship, potentially through comparative studies with other nature-based learning approaches.

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