Pengembangan Buku L-UNIQ untuk Meningkatkan Perkembangan Sosial-Emosional dan Kognitif Anak Usia 4-6 Tahun

Abstract

This study explores the development of the L-Uniq Book at TK RAHMAT Surabaya, designed to support children's development through an interactive and enjoyable approach. The L-Uniq Book helps children understand and manage emotions, enhance critical thinking skills, and develop social skills such as empathy and cooperation. The implementation of the L-Uniq Book involves introducing and training teachers and parents to integrate the book into daily activities at school and home. The research method uses the Research and Development (R&D) approach, starting from needs analysis, content and activity design, prototype creation, to limited trials. Evaluation is conducted through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and child development tests. The research results show that the L-Uniq Book effectively improves children's social-emotional and cognitive skills. Children show increased empathy, emotion management, critical thinking, creativity, as well as literacy and numeracy skills. The response from teachers and parents is very positive, noting increased children's self-confidence and the book's effectiveness in supporting holistic development. The integration of the L-Uniq Book into the curriculum is carried out through curriculum analysis, teacher training, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. Collaboration between teachers, parents, and education experts is key to the successful implementation of this program. This study concludes that the L-Uniq Book provides a strong foundation for the social-emotional and cognitive development of children at TK RAHMAT Surabaya. Further research is needed to ensure long-term effectiveness and adjust the implementation methods to meet the children's needs.