PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGANPEMBUATAN ALAT PERAGA BAGI GURU – GURU PAUD/TK MITRA BERSAMA MEDAN

Abstract

Early childhood education (PAUD/TK) teachers play a crucial role in developing the cognitive, motor, and social skills of young children. However, many teachers still face challenges in providing educational aids that are engaging, affordable, and appropriate to children's learning needs. This training and mentoring program aims to enhance the creativity and skills of PAUD/TK Mitra Bersama Medan teachers in independently designing and making teaching aids using simple, environmentally friendly materials. The methods used in this program include hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, and ongoing mentoring. The results demonstrated that participants were able to produce a variety of creative teaching aids aligned with the early childhood curriculum. Furthermore, this activity encouraged teachers' motivation and innovation in designing more enjoyable and effective learning media. Thus, this training and mentoring program positively contributes to improving the quality of learning at the PAUD/TK level.