Penelitian ini membahas penerapan pendekatan STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) dalam pendidikan anak usia dini (PAUD) sebagai strategi untuk mengembangkan kreativitas anak melalui kegiatan belajar sambil bermain. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membuktikan bahwa pendekatan STEAM mampu merangsang keterampilan berpikir kritis, komunikasi, kolaborasi, dan kreativitas anak. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi literatur yang mengkaji berbagai sumber terkait implementasi STEAM pada PAUD. Pendekatan ini mengintegrasikan berbagai bidang ilmu dalam aktivitas pembelajaran yang menyenangkan, kontekstual, dan sesuai dengan tahap perkembangan anak. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan STEAM secara konsisten dapat meningkatkan minat belajar anak, melatih kemampuan pemecahan masalah, serta mendorong ekspresi ide secara kreatif. Selain itu, peran guru sebagai fasilitator menjadi kunci dalam menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang mendukung eksplorasi dan imajinasi anak. Dengan demikian,    STEAM    dapat    menjadi    pendekatan pembelajaran yang efektif dalam mengembangkan potensi serta membentuk fondasi karakter anak sejak usia dini. Keywords: STEAM, Belajar Sambil Bermain, Kreativitas Anak, Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini

This study and research aims to investigate the impact and contributing factors of speech delay in early childhood, and its relationship with children's social, emotional and social interaction development. Through the naturalistic observation method, the research was conducted on a 6-year-old child with the initials DR who experienced speech delay and lived in Gedong Meneng, Bandar Lampung City. The results of the research showed that children with speech delay tend to have limitations in verbal expression, use more sign language, and have difficulties in controlling and regulating emotions and conveying wishes or feelings. Factors contributing to this disorder include a lack of rich verbal interactions, hearing loss, stress in the family, and limitations in economic resources. This study provides a better understanding of the importance of addressing speech delay disorder in early childhood to prevent its negative impact on children's social, emotional development and social interaction.

This study aims to determine the process of developing a digital-based learning video that is feasible and effective in improving children's English skills in recognizing body part vocabulary and how to care for it at TK Islam Terang Bulan, Bangun Purba, Rokan Hulu. The type of research used is research and development (R&D) with 50 children aged 5-6 years as research subjects. Data collection techniques include child observation sheets, teacher interviews, and validation questionnaires, while data analysis techniques include qualitative data testing (feasibility) through expert validation, the results of the feasibility of media and material expert validation indicate that the video is feasible to use in this study, and quantitative data testing (effectiveness) using normality tests and T-Test tests. The implementation of learning videos is carried out in three stages, namely individual trials on 6 children to identify initial obstacles, small group trials on 14 children to see initial responses interactively, and large group trials on 30 children to measure the effectiveness of videos in learning in general. The results of the study indicate that digital-based learning videos are very effective in introducing body part vocabulary in English to early childhood at TK Islam Terang Bulan.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of early intervention programs for Children with Special Needs (CSN) in inclusive Early Childhood Education (ECE) institutions through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The study examined 15 scholarly articles published between 2019 and 2025 to provide a comprehensive overview of practices, strategies, and challenges in early intervention implementation. The analysis revealed that early intervention programs in inclusive ECE primarily focus on comprehensive assessments, the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP), and collaboration among teachers, parents, and professionals. Implementation models include integrative learning in regular classrooms and specialized interventions in resource rooms using structured play approaches. The success of these programs largely depends on the competence of Special Education Teachers (SET), ongoing professional development, and cross-sectoral support such as psychological services and collaboration with external partners. This study emphasizes that structured, collaborative, and assessment-based early intervention is essential for optimizing the developmental potential of children with special needs in inclusive ECE settings.

This Research and Development (R&D) aims to develop and test the effectiveness of a series of picture storybooks based on the local culture of Bogor in improving the expressive language skills of children aged 5-6 years. The research was conducted in Bogor Regency. The development focused on three main themes, namely traditional transportation, culinary specialties, and historical sites, which are expected to enrich children's vocabulary, cultural knowledge, and cognitive abilities. The development model used is Borg and Gall, through the stages of preliminary study, planning, initial product design development, small group testing (6 children), revision, large group testing (20 children), to the final product. Data was collected through needs questionnaires, observations, and teachers' reflective journals. The results of expert validation of the material and media showed that the “Bogor cultural picture storybook” product was deemed highly feasible. The results of the trial showed that this medium was effective in improving children's expressive language skills, as seen from the increase in the quantity and quality of their vocabulary, their fluency in storytelling, and their courage in expressing their opinions. The children became able to describe and recount cultural objects that they had not known before. The use of books as a guide in sociodrama activities also encourages increased creativity, self-confidence, and simple analytical skills. Thus, these locally-based picture storybooks are not only valid and appropriate, but also proven to be effective as an alternative contextual literacy medium for improving the expressive language skills of early childhood.

This study aims to investigate the impact of educational games (APE) on the cognitive development of children aged 4–5 years. The research method used was an experiment with a pre-test–post-test control group design. The research sample consisted of 20 children divided into two groups. The experimental group (10 children) used APE, while the control group (10 children) followed conventional learning. The research instrument was a cognitive development observation sheet. It covered recognizing shapes, colors, numbers, simple logical thinking, and problem-solving. The results showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups. The average pre-test score of the experimental group was 2.40, which increased to 4.10 in the post-test. This was an average increase of 1.70 points. The control group only increased from 2.35 to 2.90, with an average increase of 0.55 points. The t-test results showed a p-value of 0.0004 (<0.05), indicating that the research hypothesis was accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that play-based educational materials (APE) have a positive and significant impact on the cognitive abilities of children aged 4–5 years. APE has been proven effective in stimulating children's cognitive development. It provides concrete, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate experiences. The results of this study can serve as a reference for teachers, parents, and early childhood education institutions. These findings may help improve the quality of play-based learning.