Second Advocacy Program Meeting – Enhancing Creativity and Fine Motor Skills Through Coloring and Collage Activities
The second meeting focused on developing children's creativity and fine motor skills through coloring and collage activities. Participants from different educational levels were provided with worksheets to color according to their own creativity and imagination. The session concluded with a collage activity, a display of the children's artwork, and a group photo as a form of collective appreciation for their efforts and achievements.
The activities were facilitated by the four members of Group 26: Siti Rahmadhani Rahayu Puji Lestari, Misha Alezia Habibi, Farhana Nur Husein, and Iskarima Aumut Syahidah. The participating children enthusiastically showcased their completed artwork and proudly shared their creations during the documentation session.
This second meeting served as a continuation of the advocacy program series and began with a morning exercise session designed to energize the participants before engaging in creative learning activities.
The program was conducted at Yayasan Alma Karya, Jl. Pakis Sidorejo 1 No. 2, Surabaya. A whiteboard displaying English color vocabulary could be seen in the background, reflecting the continuity of the learning themes introduced during the first meeting.
Coloring and collage activities were selected as learning media because they are effective in developing hand-eye coordination, improving concentration, and encouraging children to express their imagination freely. From an advocacy perspective, these activities provided children with positive opportunities for self-expression, particularly for those who may have limited access to creative learning experiences in their daily environment.
The meeting began with a morning exercise session led by the university students to boost the children’s energy, enthusiasm, and focus before entering the creative learning activities. Afterward, the children were directed to their respective seats and given worksheets that had been adjusted according to their educational level. Kindergarten participants received simple coloring patterns, while elementary school participants were provided with more detailed worksheets that challenged their accuracy and creativity.
Throughout the activity, the children actively expressed their ideas through various coloring materials while receiving direct guidance from the student facilitators to ensure that each child received appropriate developmental stimulation. Once the coloring stage was completed, the children continued with a collage activity by attaching picture pieces and decorative elements to their worksheets. This stage was specifically designed to strengthen hand-eye coordination and further develop fine motor skills.
After all projects had been completed, the children's artwork was displayed on the classroom walls as a form of appreciation for their effort, creativity, and unique expressions. The meeting concluded with a closing prayer followed by a group photo session, during which all participants proudly displayed their artwork to the camera. This final activity aimed to foster self-confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and pride in their personal achievements throughout the program.
