The Effect of Puzzle Stimulation on Fine Motor Development of Preschool Aged Children

Background: The growth and development of children involve physical changes and other several aspects,namely fine and gross motor, cognitive, language, emotional and social. Growth and development of children isinfluenced by internal and external factors. Children who received positive stimulations from the surroundingenvironment will help them grow and develop optimally. Puzzle play can be an option to stimulate the growthand development of preschool aged children.Aim: This study is aimed to determine the effect of puzzle stimulation on fine motor development of preschoolaged children.Methodology: The design of this study was quasi-experimental which involved one group pretest and posttestdesign approach, using observation sheet with DDST (Denver Developmental Screening Test) rating scaleinstrument. The study was conducted at Leuwiliang Village in Bogor District with a total sample of 23 parents orcaregivers of children. The data analysis techniques used were univariate and bivariate with Wilcoxon Rank Test.Result: Out of 23 participants, 14 participants (60,9%) had suspected delay before stimulation and 19 participants(82.6%) had normal fine motor development after puzzle stimulation.Conclusion: There was a significant effect of puzzle stimulation in fine motor development of preschool agedchildren.