Peran Metode Bercerita Terhadap Perkembangan Bahasa Anak Usia Dini Pada Paud Kb Qur`An Abu Bakar Ash Shiddiq Perumnas Way Kandis, Bandar Lampung Tahun Pelajaran 2024/2025

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Language development in early childhood is a crucial aspect in building communication and social interaction skills. Storytelling method as a learning strategy is believed to be effective in enhancing children’s language ability. This study aims to examine the role of storytelling method on the language development of early childhood at PAUD KB Qur’an Abu Bakar Ash Shiddiq Perumnas Way Kandis, Bandar Lampung in the academic year 2024/2025. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that storytelling method has a significant role in developing vocabulary, listening skills, story comprehension, and oral language expression in early childhood. Additionally, this method also increases children’s interest in learning and creativity in language use. Teachers play an important role in selecting appropriate stories and delivering them attractively to engage children actively in the learning process. The study concludes that storytelling method is effective as a language learning medium for early childhood and is recommended to be continuously developed and consistently applied in PAUD settings.