Cognitive Development Analyze of 3 - 4 Years Old Children through Area Learning at TPA Rumah Bermain Alit.

At the age of 3 - 4 years, which is also called early childhood, children begin to explore the surrounding environment more because the capacity of children's brain growth can develop up to 80% when individuals are at an early age. This research refers to Piaget's theory that the development of cognitive aspects is characterized by children starting to explore and experiment to find answers to every phenomenon that occurs in themselves. This study aims to analyze the cognitive development of children aged 3-4 years through Area Learning at TPA Rumah Bermain Alit. The results showed that area learning became a medium for students to develop cognitive aspects, such as interaction with others, receiving instruction, and in-class behavior. There is a difference in behavior before area learning is focused and after it is focused. Children tend to explore themselves more easily by using area learning.