Building Bonds Through Play: A Community Service in Enhancing Social Skills and Teamwork in Early Childhood at TK Retno Asih Tuban, East Java

Abstract

This community service project aimed to enhance the social skills and teamwork of preschool children at TK Retno Asih in Tuban, East Java, through interactive team-building activities. The focus was on developing key social competencies such as collaboration, empathy, and communication among young learners. The activities, including games like “Hap Hap Air,” “Estafet Jedag Jedug,” and “Kepekaan Pikiran,” were designed to engage children in cooperative tasks that promote motor coordination, concentration, and teamwork. The project followed a participatory approach, involving teachers, parents, and children in the planning and implementation phases. Data collection included post-intervention observations, teacher feedback, and parent surveys to assess the impact of the activities. Results indicated an improvement in children's social interactions, communication skills, and teamwork, demonstrating the effectiveness of play-based learning in fostering essential developmental skills. This initiative underscores the value of collaborative efforts in early childhood education to cultivate a well-rounded, socially competent future generation.