Enhancing Geometric Shape Recognition Ability in Group A Children Through Geometric Satay Educational Toy at TK ABA

Authors

  • Tri Sofia Hasana Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember
  • Basuki Hadi Prayogo Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember
  • Trio Suwargono Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31000/ceria.v14i2.14291

Keywords:

APE, early childhood, geometric satay media, geometry learning, classroom action research

Abstract

This study intents to improve the ability to recognize geometric shapes in 15 Group A children at TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal using an educational toy (APE) called “Geometric Fruit Satay.†The main issue in this study is the low level of children’s understanding of geometric shapes, as indicated by a pre-cycle average score of 1.50. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Elliot model (1991), conducted over two cycles. Data collection techniques included observation, documentation, and informal interviews, with descriptive quantitative data analysis. The results showed an increase in the average score of geometric shape recognition ability from 1.50 (pre-cycle) to 2.35 (Cycle I), and a significant increase to 3.20 in Cycle II. The highest improvement was in the indicator of classifying shapes by type, which increased by 1.93 points. These findings indicate that using concrete game-based APEs such as Geometric Fruit Satay effectively stimulates conceptual understanding through active motor and exploratory activities in children.

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2025-07-31

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