Enhancing Early Childhood Creativity Through Making Pictures with Origami Paper

Abstract

This study aims to enhance the creativity of early childhood students through origami paper folding activities at PAUD HI BKB Al-Firdaus, Tirtayasa, Serang-Banten. The study was conducted using the Classroom Action Research method, which was carried out in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The learning activities were integrated with daily lesson plans (RPPH) and centered around thematic materials such as “Professions” and “Farmers.” Initial data collected during the pre-cycle showed that 60% of children were categorized as "not yet developed" in creativity. After implementing origami-based activities in Cycle 1 and Cycle 2, there was a significant improvement, with 85% of students reaching the "very well developed" level by the end of Cycle 2. The results demonstrated increased student enthusiasm, engagement, and creative expression during learning activities. The findings support the conclusion that using origami as an educational medium not only enhances creativity but also improves fine motor skills and spatial intelligence. This study aligns with previous research emphasizing the importance of educational tools in developing early childhood creativity. Therefore, origami-based learning activities are highly recommended as an innovative and effective method in early childhood education