On Friday, 14 August 2026, the children of TK Al Siddiq took part in an art class as part of the celebrations for Indonesian Independence Day. The activity was held in the assembly room in a lively and joyful atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and togetherness. The children were invited to create Independence-themed hanging decorations, which would later become part of the decorations while also serving as their own creative work to welcome the Independence Day celebrations.
The activity was not only intended to produce attractive artwork, but also provided an opportunity for the children to experience and become familiar with the atmosphere of Independence Day from an early age. Through creative activities with an Indonesian theme, the children were introduced to the spirit of togetherness, a sense of pride in their country, and positive values such as cooperation, mutual assistance, and respect for one another.
To make the activity even more engaging, the children were divided into five groups in each class. The groups consisted of a mixture of TK A and TK B children, allowing them to play and participate in activities together. After the groups had been formed, all the children were guided to the assembly room and directed to sit at the tables assigned to their respective groups.
Before beginning their artwork, the teachers introduced the activity and explained important safety instructions, including how to use scissors safely. The teachers explained the design of the hanging decoration, the materials required, and the steps involved in making it using language that was easy for the children to understand. Once the children had understood the instructions, each teacher accompanied one group table to provide guidance and support throughout the creative process.
The children then began making their hanging decorations according to the teachers’ guidance. Each child was given the opportunity to participate directly in creating the artwork, from selecting and using the materials to completing their own decoration. The activity helped develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration, creativity, and the ability to follow instructions. Furthermore, as the groups consisted of both TK A and TK B children, they also learnt how to interact and work together with friends of different ages.
The atmosphere became even more lively as the children helped one another and proudly showed their finished creations. The teachers provided support whenever needed without limiting the children’s creativity. In this way, each child was able to express themselves while also learning how to complete a task as part of a group.
Once all the artwork had been completed, the activity concluded with a group photograph for documentation. The children enthusiastically posed for the photo while proudly displaying the Independence-themed decorations they had created. This moment became a memorable and enjoyable part of their experience in welcoming Indonesian Independence Day.
Through this Independence-themed hanging-decoration activity, the children of TK Al Siddiq not only created artwork, but also gained valuable learning experiences in togetherness, cooperation, creativity, independence, and love for Indonesia. This simple yet meaningful activity provided an enjoyable way to introduce the spirit of independence to young children through direct experiences and activities that are relevant to their world.
By Inka Amalia, S.Pd