Pengembangan Bahasa Anak Usia Dini melalui Pembelajaran STEAM Berbasis Proyek dan Nilai Karakter di TK ABA 6 Ar-Rahman Blora

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the integration of project-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning with the value of discipline in character education to support language development in early childhood at TK ABA 6 Ar-Rahman Blora. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that STEAM-based activities such as experiments, construction, and collaborative arts provide a meaningful context for verbal interaction, encouraging the use of descriptive, narrative, and instructional language. Character values, particularly discipline, were fostered through routine habituation, a reward system, and the integration of Islamic values. Teachers act as role models and mediators of these values, while parental involvement reinforces consistency in character development between home and school. Despite challenges such as inconsistent teacher implementation and differences in children's personalities, the holistic approach that combines STEAM and character values proves effective in enhancing both language skills and disciplined behavior in young children