Optimalisasi Pengenalan Lingkungan Pendidikan melalui Kegiatan Lomba Kreativitas Anak di Desa Wiro

Abstract

This community service initiative aims to optimize the introduction of the educational environment to early childhood children in Wiro Village through educational, creative, and engaging activities. The initiative was developed in response to the local context in Wiro Village, which while equipped with two kindergartens and one early childhood education center still required supplementary activities to provide children with positive experiences in educational settings. The project employed a field research methodology, utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation throughout the event. The service was implemented in the form of a "Children’s Creativity Competition," featuring coloring and puzzle-solving contests. Held on July 19, 2026, at the Wiro Village Multipurpose Hall, the event saw the participation of 56 children aged 3–6, divided into two categories. The results demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm and active engagement among the participants throughout the program. The coloring competition provided a space for children to express their creativity, while the puzzle solving activity fostered precision, concentration, visual-motor coordination, and problem-solving skills. The involvement of parents and the broader community further contributed to an interactive and conducive atmosphere. Consequently, the Children’s Creativity Competition served not merely as a contest, but as a form of non-formal education offering an enjoyable experience that supports the introduction of an educational environment for young children in Wiro Village.