Building Blocks as Learning Media to Enhance Young Children's Geometric Shape Recognition

Authors

  • Dina Faidatul Kamilah Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Siliwangi, Kota Cimahi
  • Rohmalina Rohmalina Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Siliwangi, Kota Cimahi
  • Syah Khalif Alam Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Siliwangi, Kota Cimahi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22460/ceria.v9i4.31610

Keywords:

Building Blocks, Early Childhood, Geometry Recognition Skills

Abstract

Children's ability to recognize geometric shapes has not yet developed optimally due to the use of monotonous teaching methods and the continued reliance on children's worksheets. Therefore, engaging and enjoyable learning media are needed to support children's understanding of geometry concepts, one of which is block media. This study aimed to improve the ability of children in Group B to recognize geometric shapes through the use of block media. The participants were 15 children in Group B at RA Nurul Iman. The study employed classroom action research using the Kurt Lewin model, which consists of four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through classroom observations and analyzed quantitatively using percentage-based descriptive analysis. The findings indicated that the use of block media improved children's ability to recognize geometric shapes. In the pre-cycle, none of the children (0%) reached the categories of Developing as Expected or Developing Very Well. In Cycle I, 33% of the children achieved the Developing as Expected category. By Cycle II, 80% of the children had reached the Developing Very Well category. These findings demonstrate that block media effectively enhance young children's ability to recognize geometric shapes.

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2026-07-20

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Vol. 9 No. 4 (2026): Volume 9, Number 4, July 2026

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