THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PLANT GROWTH PROCESS THROUGH INTERACTIVE ANIMATED VIDEOS FOR KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN AT ANUBAN SAIBURI ISLAM WITTAYA SCHOOL

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This study aimed to analyze the implementation of interactive animated videos in assisting children to understand the process of plant growth at Anuban Saiburi Islam Wittaya School, Thailand. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with research subjects consisting of children aged 5 to 6 years and accompanying teachers as additional informants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis using triangulation techniques. The findings indicated that the use of interactive animated videos enhanced children’s enthusiasm, attention, and active participation in the learning process. The children were able to represent the stages of plant growth through drawings and simple narratives, and they used biological terms accurately. Teachers considered that the media helped deliver complex material in a simpler and more engaging manner, in accordance with the characteristics of early childhood learners who were attracted to moving images, bright colors, and sound. Interactive animated media successfully transformed abstract concepts into concrete experiences through dual coding channels, supporting Mayer’s multimedia learning theory. This study supported the integration of digital technology into early childhood science education as an effective, enjoyable, and visually oriented learning alternative.