Upaya Meningkatkan Sosial Emosional Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun melalui Media Film Animasi di TK Haholongan Desa Siundol Julu Kec. Sosopan Kab. Padang Lawas

This study aims to understand the role of animated film media in improving the socio-emotional development of children aged 5-6 years at TK Haholongan, Siundol Julu Village, Sosopan District, Padang Lawas Regency, during the 2023-2024 academic year. To collect data, the researcher used the classroom action research method, employing observation, interviews, and pre-tests. The study involved 11 children, consisting of 4 boys and 7 girls. The results indicate that children's socio-emotional development improved following interventions using animated film media. During the pre-test in the pre-cycle, the percentage of socio-emotional development was 36.36% (4 children) categorized as "starting to develop," and 63.63% (7 children) categorized as "not yet developing." In Cycle I, improvement was observed, with 5 children (45.45%) categorized as "developing as expected," while 6 children (54.54%) remained in the "starting to develop" category. In Cycle II, significant progress was noted, with 9 children (81.81%) categorized as "developing very well," and 2 children (18.18%) categorized as "developing as expected." Thus, animated film media can effectively enhance the socio-emotional development of children aged 5-6 years at TK Haholongan, Siundol Julu Village, Sosopan District, Padang Lawas Regency, during the 2023-2024 academic year.