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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of traditional games of modified bamboo stilts on gross motor skills in early childhood with an age range of 5-6 years. The research method used was quantitative with a Pre Experimental Design design with the type of One Group Pre-Test Post-Test Data was collected using observation techniques. Observation techniques were used with the aim of obtaining quantitative data on children's activities in modified bamboo stilts to improve gross motor skills. The sample used was Kindergarten 3 Kaewbut Kusakul School, totaling 16 children with 10 boys and 6 girls. The data that had been collected were then analyzed using the Wilcoxon Test assisted by the SPSS version 20 application. In the pre-test activity, the minimum score was 6, the maximum score was 8 and the average score was 7.13, in the post-test activity, the minimum score was 10 and the maximum score was 12 and the average score was 11.31. This shows that the number of pretest and posttest activity scores has increased significantly. The results obtained are getting a sig 2 tailed value of 0.00 where the value is smaller than 0.0 5 or (0.00 <0.05). It can be concluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. The indicators used in this study include: balance, agility, coordination and playing physical games with rules. Of the four indicators used can improve children's gross motor skills. Based on the results of the data analysis, it can be stated that there is an effect of playing modified bamboo stilts on the gross motor skills of children aged 5-6 years

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