Implementation of Thematic Songs in Stimulating Early English Vocabulary in Children

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the application of thematic songs in the development of English vocabulary related to rainbow colors in early childhood. The author chose this topic because of the lack of English vocabulary mastery in children, especially in recognizing colors. The methods used in this study were observation of children, interviews with teachers and parents, and documentation of learning activities. The research subjects were children aged 4-5 years. The results showed that singing songs was an effective method for increasing children's vocabulary, as the rhythm and melody made it easier for children to remember new words such as "red," "orange," "yellow," "green," "blue," "indigo," and "violet." Through the rhythm and repetition in the songs, the children showed enthusiasm by improving their ability to repeat the lyrics and identify colors more quickly. However, some children still had difficulty remembering colors. Overall, this method has proven to be effective, enjoyable, and accelerates children's English vocabulary acquisition, as well as supporting early childhood language development. Overall, this method has proven to be enjoyable and accelerates the development of children's color vocabulary, especially rainbow colors.