Stimulating Children’s Mother Tongue Development Through Animated Children Song

Abstract

Early childhood in the modern era is very close to various technologies so that they are less familiar with local culture. It is has an impact on their mother's language skills, they are more familiar with the second language; Indonesian and English. Based on field observations that occurred in Kindergarten in Padang there was a low ability to discuss with children using their mother language. The observations show that: 1) 76.47% of children have not been able to speak fluently Minangkabau vocabulary which is meaningful so it is difficult to understand, this is seen when children do activities such as storytelling, recitation activities using Minangkabau language. It is not in accordance with the grammar in the Minangkabau regional language (Kato nan Ampek). 2) 80.35% of children have not been able to answer more complex questions. 3) 75.47% of children are less able to express various kinds of emotions that exist in feelings (angry, sad, happy, etc.) with appropriate expressions. 4) 88.25% of children have not been able to disclose information, objectives, messages that are felt when the child is less able to obtain a mother tongue (Minangkabau language) which has uniqueness in terms of pragmatics, children in Minangkabau are currently still lacking in upholding customs, manners. and politeness. This research design was carried out two years in a row. This research took the form of research and development using ADDIE model. Based on research data from the use of animation media; the results show the development of mother tongue skills in children. The development of mother tongue skills can be stimulated through animation media in Minangkabau songs to develop their imagination so that they are able to express and express ideas.