Analysis of the Implementation of STEAM Learning for Children Aged 5-6 Years at TK IT Syeikh Abdurrauf

Abstract

This study discusses STEAM Analysis through color mixing experiments for children aged 5-6 years at TK IT Syeikh Abdurrauf. STEAM learning through the color mixing experiment science center implemented is not optimal. From these activities it is concluded that children are still not able to develop curiosity, openness to experience and propose building knowledge around them by exploring, observing, discovering and investigating something around them. The purpose of this study is to describe how the implementation of STEAM learning for children aged 5-6 years at TK IT Syeikh Abdurrauf. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the analysis of STEAM learning through color mixing science experiments effectively increases children's experience in STEAM learning which is able to encourage children to build an observation and investigation activity. STEAM allows children to reason by asking questions they want to know and discussing with their class teacher. The application of STEAM to children aged 5-6 years is able to develop children's abilities both in terms of skills, knowledge, and abilities of children in terms of aspects of their development.