Training on Utilizing Local Resources and Upcycling for Sustainable Early Childhood Education

Abstract

Probolinggo, as one of the areas located on the shores of the Java Sea, makes it rich in marine products in the form of fish that are useful for brain growth and development. Still, unfortunately, many early childhoods do not like fish. For this reason, there needs to be a persuasive effort so that children want to eat fish with a fun story method using APE (educational props). This service aims to introduce various kinds of fish to children and invite children to like to eat fish through attractive APE (Educational Props). In its implementation, this service was carried out by involving four kindergarten teachers of TK Sinar Harapan to be trained to make APE based on the potential of nature by utilizing used goods. This training is carried out through the material presentation stage, preparation, APE manufacturing, and APE trials. Based on the results of the training conducted, it can be concluded that (a) kindergarten teachers understand the importance of fish for children's brain growth and development; (b) kindergarten teachers can utilize used goods in APE based on natural potential; (c) kindergarten children can understand the importance of fish for brain growth and development, various kinds of fish products in the city of Probolinggo, and are interested in eating fish. From this activity, teachers or parents should be able to take a persuasive approach by playing in introducing the potential of nature.