METODE PROYEK DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA RAMBU LALU LINTAS UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN KOGNITIF DALAM MENGENAL GEOMETRI ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI PAUDQU AL FITRAH CIPANAS

Abstract

At Paudqu Al Fitrah, children aged 5-6 years still show deficiencies in their cognitive abilities related to recognizing geometric concepts. A creative and interactive approach is necessary to help children at this age effectively understand geometric shapes and structures. The learning media used play a significant role in enhancing children's understanding and cognitive skills. This study aims to improve the cognitive abilities of children aged 5-6 years in recognizing geometry by using traffic signs as a learning tool at Paudqu Al Fitrah. The project method is utilized, which involves designing and using special traffic signs to introduce children to various geometric shapes. The activities include introducing basic shapes such as triangles, circles, and squares through the use of traffic signs. These activities are carried out in interactive learning sessions, such as games, shape recognition exercises, and discussions. The application of the project method using traffic signs as a medium demonstrated positive changes in the cognitive abilities of the children. They showed improvement in recognizing and naming geometric shapes and could identify these shapes in everyday situations. Assessments were conducted both before and after the project to measure cognitive development, and the results indicated improvements in the children's understanding of geometric concepts. Using traffic signs as a learning tool in the project method has proven to be effective in developing the cognitive abilities of children aged 5-6 years at Paudqu Al Fitrah. This method not only enriched the children’s learning experience but also boosted their engagement and motivation to learn geometry. It is recommended to apply this method more broadly and explore the use of other creative media in early childhood education.