Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Memegang Pensil Sebagai Dasar Kesiapan Menulis Melalui Kegiatan Stimulasi Motorik Halus Pada Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Kelompok B TK Gelar Winaya Cibeber

Abstract

Pencil-holding ability is an important foundation for early writing readiness, yet many children still show weak finger position, unstable grip, and poor pressure control when using writing tools. This study aimed to improve pencil-holding ability as a basis for writing readiness through fine motor stimulation activities among children aged five to six years in Group B at Gelar Winaya Kindergarten, Cibeber. This study used classroom action research with two cycles. Each cycle included planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were twenty-five children. Data were collected through observation checklists, documentation, teacher interviews, and field notes. The intervention used structured fine motor activities, including squeezing clay, picking up grains, drawing on banana leaves, painting on dry sand with twig brushes, using mini bamboo chopsticks, and tracing simple geometric patterns. The results showed a clear improvement in children’s pencil-holding ability. The proportion of children who reached the expected and very good development categories increased from 16 percent in the pre-cycle to 44 percent in the first cycle and 84 percent in the second cycle. The study concludes that fine motor stimulation using simple natural and local materials can effectively improve tripod grip, grip stability, pressure control, and early writing readiness.