CREATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY IN VEGETABLE INTRODUCTIONUSING FILM, COLORING, AND COOKING ACTIVITIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AS A STUNTING PREVENTION EFFORT

Abstract

Preventing stunting in early childhood requires innovative approaches that can increase awareness of the importance of a healthy diet, including vegetable consumption. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of creative learning strategies in introducing vegetables to early childhood through educational film media, coloring activities, and cooking activities together at Masyithoh Plampang 1 Kindergarten, Kulon Progo Regency. This study uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method which actively involves children, teachers, and parents in the learning process. The results of the study show that creative learning strategies through film, coloring, and cooking together are effective in increasing children's awareness of the importance of vegetable consumption as part of stunting prevention. Continuous support from the family environment is needed to maintain a change in children's behavior in the long term