OPTIMALISASI TUMBUH KEMBANG ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI PROGRAM EDUKASI MINAT BAKAT, KESEHATAN GIGI DAN AKTIVITAS KREATIF PADA ANAK PAUD BALE RUBAH KELURAHAN BARU KECAMATAN PASAR REBO JAKARTA TIMUR
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46975/sn60x805Keywords:
anak usia diniminat dan bakat, kesehatan gigi, kreativitas, pengabdian masyarakat, : early childhood, interests and talents, dental health, creativity, community serviceAbstract
Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) merupakan wujud nyata pengabdian mahasiswa kepada masyarakat yang berkontribusi dalam mendukung optimalisasi tumbuh kembang anak usia dini. Kegiatan KKN Kelompok 4 Universitas Mitra Bangsa ini diselenggarakan pada Kamis, 13 November 2025 di PAUD Bale Rubah, Kelurahan Baru, Kecamatan Pasar Rebo, Jakarta Timur. Program ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan tumbuh kembang anak usia dini melalui pelaksanaan program edukasi minat dan bakat, peningkatan kesadaran kesehatan gigi, serta pengembangan kreativitas anak. Pelaksanaan kegiatan menggunakan pendekatan edukatif dan partisipatif yang melibatkan peran aktif orang tua dan anak. Kegiatan diawali dengan sharing bersama perwakilan orang tua murid PAUD Bale Rubah mengenai pentingnya pengenalan dan pengembangan minat serta bakat anak sejak usia dini. Selanjutnya, dilakukan edukasi kesehatan gigi kepada anak melalui pembelajaran cara menyikat gigi yang benar dengan metode syair lagu yang menyenangkan agar mudah diingat oleh anak. Kegiatan ditutup dengan aktivitas kreatif menghias donat menggunakan berbagai topping sebagai sarana stimulasi kreativitas, motorik halus, dan kepercayaan diri anak. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman orang tua terhadap perannya dalam mendukung minat dan bakat anak, meningkatnya kesadaran anak dalam menjaga kesehatan gigi, serta berkembangnya kreativitas dan kemampuan motorik anak melalui kegiatan kreatif. Program KKN ini diharapkan mampu memberikan kontribusi positif dan berkelanjutan dalam mendukung proses tumbuh kembang anak usia dini secara optimal.
Community Service (KKN) is a concrete manifestation of student community service that contributes to supporting the optimization of early childhood growth and development. The KKN Group 4 activity of Mitra Bangsa University was held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Bale Rubah PAUD, Baru Village, Pasar Rebo District, East Jakarta. This program aims to optimize the growth and development of early childhood through the implementation of educational programs on interests and talents, increasing dental health awareness, and developing children's creativity. The implementation of the activity uses an educational and participatory approach that involves the active role of parents and children. The activity began with a sharing session with representatives of the parents of Bale Rubah PAUD students regarding the importance of recognizing and developing children's interests and talents from an early age. Next, dental health education was provided to children through learning how to brush their teeth properly using a fun song method so that it is easy for children to remember. The activity concluded with a creative activity of decorating donuts using various toppings as a means of stimulating creativity, fine motor skills, and children's self-confidence. The results of the activity showed an increase in parents' understanding of their role in supporting children's interests and talents, an increase in children's awareness in maintaining dental health, and the development of children's creativity and motor skills through creative activities. This Community Service Program is expected to provide a positive and sustainable contribution to supporting the optimal growth and development of early childhood.
