The Influence of Storytelling Method on Children Language Development

摘要

This study aimed to analyze the influence of storytelling through picture card on expressive language development of children aged 5 to 6 years. This study used a quantitative approach method. The independent variable was telling story method through picture card while the dependent variable was expressive language development. The sample was group B students of some kindergartens. Data were collected using observation and analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The results showed that storytelling method through image card influenced the children's expressive language in East Java. It is suggested that early childhood teachers can utilize visualization media that can attract the students' attention using storytelling through picture card which is interesting, funny and can make children laugh.