TITLE:
Exploring Teacher Creativity in Storytelling for Promoting Spiritual and Moral Development in Preschool Children
AUTHORS:
Naldo Janius, Faizul Hafizzie Bin Dasuki, Vennyssa Anak Anthony, Nicholas Kamarau Anak Johnny, Mohammad Aniq Bin Amdan, Nur Firzana Binti Rosman
KEYWORDS:
Exploring, Creativity, Spiritual and Moral, Teacher and Children
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.16 No.11,
November
27,
2025
ABSTRACT: This study examines the role of teacher creativity in promoting the spiritual and moral development of preschool children through storytelling. It explores how teachers creatively design and deliver stories to instill values and engage children in reflective activities. A qualitative approach was employed, involving interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis with three preschool teachers, each having over five years of experience. The study also included three children. Findings reveal that teacher creativity in crafting age-appropriate stories, using multimedia tools and physical props, and facilitating reflective discussions significantly enhances children’s understanding of moral values such as honesty, empathy, and responsibility, alongside spiritual themes like gratitude and compassion. These creative strategies captured children’s attention and supported emotional expression. The study concludes that fostering creativity in storytelling is essential for nurturing emotional intelligence, ethical behavior, and holistic development in early childhood education.