The effect of storytelling activities using picture cards on the social skills of children aged 5-6 years at Raudhatul Jannah Kindergarten

Afifa Tahira

doi:10.33474/thufuli.v7i2.24337

Authors

Afifa Tahira Universitas Negeri Makasar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33474/thufuli.v7i2.24337

Keywords:

Story Telling, Picture Cards, Social Skills, Early Childhood

Abstract

Social skills are essential for young children because they affect interpersonal relationships, emotional development, and school readiness. However, many children in early childhood environments show limited abilities in empathy, sharing, and cooperation. This study aims to examine the influence of storytelling activities using picture cards on the social skills of children aged 5-6 years in Raudhatul Jannah Kindergarten. A quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups was used. Twenty children were divided into two groups: ten in the experimental group, who participated in storytelling with picture cards, and ten in the control group, who participated in regular class activities. Validated rating scales that measure empathy, sharing, and cooperation are used to assess social skills. The results revealed that both groups improved after the intervention; however, the experimental group showed a greater improvement in social skills (Δ = 11.30) than the control group (Δ = 10.00). The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores in both groups (p < 0.05), with the experimental group showing large effect sizes (r = 0.89). The findings suggest that storytelling using picture cards improves social interaction, collaboration, and emotional understanding by providing visual scaffolding and guided peer engagement. In conclusion, storytelling activities with picture cards effectively improve the social skills of young children, supporting Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory that social development is strengthened through interactive experiences and scaffolding in early childhood education.

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