Pengembangan APE POTER (Compok Penter) Untuk Meningkatkan Kreativitas Anak Kelompok B di RA Hidayatul Ma’arif

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop the POTER (Compok Penter) as a learning medium to enhance the creativity of group B students at RA Hidayatul Ma'arif in Probolinggo City. This study addressed the current phenomenon that there are only a few learning resources available that were interesting, relevant to the context, and appropriate to the special needs of early childhood. The POTER APE was developed using recycled and natural materials such as cardboard, ice cream sticks, straw, and dried grass, and integrates local wisdom from Probolinggo through themes of farmers’ and fishermen’s daily lives. This research method used research and development with the ADDIE model, which included the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation phases. The research subjects included 22 Group B students and 2 teachers. This study used observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation as data collection techniques, while the collected data is analyzed descriptively both qualitatively and quantitatively. The study results showed that APE POTER was highly practical based on expert validation and user testing, with an average score of 3.58 (very good) based on the ideal score conversion. Classroom implementation demonstrated a significant improvement in children’s creativity, particularly in imaginative thinking, artistic expression, creative problem-solving, and social collaboration. Students showes more enthusiastic, independent, and able to express their ideas more creatively