THE INFLUENCE OF THE 'CARRYING BALL ON POLES' GAME ON CHILDREN'S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT DELIMA BANDARA KINDERGARTEN

Authors

  • Melly Damayanti Padang State University
  • Serli Marlina Padang State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22373/bunayya.v12i1.34540

Keywords:

Early Childhood, Carrying Ball On Poles, Children's social development

Abstract

This research is motivated by the suboptimal social development of children in the current technological era, where excessive device usage has hindered the growth of their cooperation, communication, and independent conflict-resolution skills. The primary objective of this study is to examine the effect of the collaborative game "Carrying Ball on Poles" on the social development of early childhood. The research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design (Nonequivalent Control Group Design). The subjects consisted of a single group assigned to the experimental class. Data were collected through structured observations using a validated social development assessment instrument. The data analysis used an independent-samples t-test to compare pre-test and post-test results. The findings indicate a significant improvement in children's social skills through intensive interaction that requires physical synchronization and effective communication during the game. This study concludes that innovative group-play-based learning strategies are essential to optimizing children's social potential holistically.

Author Biography

  • Melly Damayanti, Padang State University

    Melly Damayanti is an undergraduate student in the Early Childhood Teacher Education study program at Universitas Negeri Padang. Her research focus centers on the social development of early childhood and innovative collaborative learning methods in kindergartens. The article titled "The Influence of Carrying Ball on Poles Game on Children's Social Development" is part of her research conducted at Delima Bandara Kindergarten.

    Dr. Serli Marlina, M.Pd is a permanent lecturer at Universitas Negeri Padang with expertise in the field of Early Childhood Education. She is actively involved in research and community service related to creative pedagogical strategies and the development of assessment instruments for early childhood. In this study, she served as the primary supervisor for methodological development and data analysis.

     

     

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Published

2026-05-03

How to Cite

THE INFLUENCE OF THE ’CARRYING BALL ON POLES’ GAME ON CHILDREN’S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT DELIMA BANDARA KINDERGARTEN. (2026). Bunayya : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak, 12(1), 170-182. https://doi.org/10.22373/bunayya.v12i1.34540

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