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Analysis of the Role of Educational Play Activities in Early Childhood Cognitive Development

ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation · Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026) · hlm. 1395–1403

DOI
10.15294/active.v15i2.50150
ISSN
2460-724X, 2252-6773
Terbit
2026-07-24
Penerbit
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Bahasa
eng

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This research aims to examine how educational play activities contribute to enhancing early childhood cognitive development. The cognitive aspect is a crucial part of child development as it relates to the ability to think, solve problems, and understand their surrounding environment. This study uses a qualitative approach through a literature review supported by simple observations of children's play activities. The findings indicate that various forms of educational play, such as puzzles, building blocks, and exploratory games, can stimulate thinking abilities, improve focus, and encourage the development of children's logic and creativity. Additionally, the active role of parents and teachers in accompanying children during play also significantly influences optimal cognitive development. Thus, educational play activities can serve as an effective and enjoyable learning medium for early childhood. Therefore, proper management and utilization of play activities are necessary for children's cognitive development to reach its maximum potential.

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Yudy HendrayanaIndonesia University of Education2
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Yusuf FerdiansyahIndonesia University of Education1
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Toto SubrotoIndonesia University of Education1
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Ivan Rivan FirdausIndonesia University of Education1
Derry Renanda Putra SiahaanIndonesia University of Education1
SalmanIndonesia University of Education1
Nadila MaesaraIndonesia University of Education1
Dhiya Naufal HafiyyanIndonesia University of Education1
Sonia Lapesta NababanIndonesia University of Education1
Yonatan Heri Dani MarbunIndonesia University of Education1
Derryl Novario FranadityaIndonesia University of Education1
Leni AnggraeniIndonesia University of Education1
Sandey Tantra ParamithaIndonesia University of Education1
Muhamad Fahmi HasanBandung Institute of Technology1
Muhamad Gilang RamadhanIndonesia University of Education1
Apriya Maharani RustandiIndonesia University of Education1
Hikmat KodratIndonesia University of Education1

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	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Rivaldo, Rivaldo</dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Sidiq, Muhammad Luthfi Rizqi </dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Lestari, Andini </dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Pamungkas, Satrio Adhi </dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Rivaldo, Rivaldo</dc:creator>
	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Ilsya, Marisa Noviyanti Fajrah </dc:creator>
	<dc:subject xml:lang="en">educational play; cognitive development; early childhood</dc:subject>
	<dc:description xml:lang="en">This research aims to examine how educational play activities contribute to enhancing early childhood cognitive development. The cognitive aspect is a crucial part of child development as it relates to the ability to think, solve problems, and understand their surrounding environment. This study uses a qualitative approach through a literature review supported by simple observations of children's play activities. The findings indicate that various forms of educational play, such as puzzles, building blocks, and exploratory games, can stimulate thinking abilities, improve focus, and encourage the development of children's logic and creativity. Additionally, the active role of parents and teachers in accompanying children during play also significantly influences optimal cognitive development. Thus, educational play activities can serve as an effective and enjoyable learning medium for early childhood. Therefore, proper management and utilization of play activities are necessary for children's cognitive development to reach its maximum potential.</dc:description>
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