This study aimed to analyze the application of mind mapping play in improving the reading ability of children beginning at the age of 5-6 years. The method used is action research (action research) in the form of research is descriptive. The instruments used in this research is observation, assessment sheets, IPKG, field notes and documentation. The measures used in this study is the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The sample was 11 children. Early reading ability can be seen that from cycle 1 to cycle the meeting to 1 to 2 to 3 meetings before the child reaches the action as much as 3 percentage 27.27%, after the act of an increase of 8 children who reach the percentage of 72, 72% were categorized as good targets