IMPLEMENTASI CELENGAN CERDAS UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN MINAT MENABUNG ANAK DI KP. BOJONG MANUK DESA KUBANG KECAMATAN SUKAMULYA

Abstract

The habit of saving money needs to be introduced to children from an early age as part of developing attitudes toward managing money in a simple and responsible manner. This community service activity aimed to foster an interest in saving from an early age through the implementation of the Smart Piggy Bank program among elementary school students in Kp. Bojong Manuk, Kubang Village, Sukamulya District, Tangerang Regency. The activity was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at SDIT Raudhah and involved seven fifth-grade students. The implementation method employed an educational and participatory approach through the delivery of material on the importance of saving, question-and-answer sessions, an introduction to Smart Piggy Bank, and a piggy bank coloring activity. The activity was evaluated descriptively by observing the participants’ activeness and engagement throughout the activities, as well as their responses during the question-and-answer session following the material presentation. The results showed that the participants enthusiastically and actively participated in all stages of the activity, both in receiving the educational material and in coloring the Smart Piggy Bank. During the question-and-answer session, the participants were able to respond to questions regarding the benefits of saving and the importance of setting aside some of their money for specific needs. The use of Smart Piggy Bank provided participants with a concrete experience of learning about saving through a simple, attractive medium appropriate to children’s characteristics. The activity concluded with a mini photo booth as a form of appreciation for the participants. Thus, the implementation of Smart Piggy Bank can serve as an educational medium for introducing saving habits and fostering an interest in saving from an early age.