PKM ON THE INFLUENCE OF STORYTELLING METHODS WITH PICTURE MEDIA IN IMPROVING THE SPEAKING ABILITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILDREN AT TK NEGERI 016 BATAM

Abstract

Picture media are tools used to understand a child's speaking ability. This is because they can enrich vocabulary, increase learning interest, train cognitive and language skills, and develop imagination and concentration. Through picture stories, children will become more interested in the learning process, able to process information from pictures, and able to develop their speaking skills better. This Community Service (PKM) aims to determine the influence of picture storytelling media on the speaking ability of 5-6 year old children at TK Negeri 016 Batam. This PKM was conducted from August to October 2025 involving 15 students. The data collection techniques used were observation and documentation. Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that there was a significant increase in children's speaking ability before being given learning with the storytelling method through picture media, and after being given learning with the storytelling method through picture media