Developing Logical Thinking Skills For 4-5 Year Old Children Through Colored Block Games

Abstract

This research is motivated by initial observations of 4-5 year old children at PAUD Tunggak Jati, Cirebon Regency, which indicate that the children's logical thinking abilities are still low due to inadequate and suboptimal learning. The objective of this research is to enhance the logical thinking skills of children aged 4-5 years at PAUD Tunggak Jati using color block games. The methodology of this research uses classroom action research. Data collection was carried out by observing and documenting every process and activity of the research. Data analysis used qualitative analysis consisting of data triangulation, observation persistence, and peer review. The qualitative analysis used percentages. The research results show that 1. The ability to think logically in children aged 4-5 years at PAUD Tunggak Jati, Cirebon Regency before the implementation of learning using colored block games has not developed as expected. 2. The implementation of logical thinking ability actions for children aged 4-5 years is included in the lesson plan and applied in the learning conducted by the teacher, using colored block games. 3. The ability to use colored block games in children aged 4-5 years as a result of the actions taken has significantly improved