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Besse Nirmala
Tadulako University, Palu, Indonesia
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Interactive Books for Problem Solving: Improving Cognitive Skills in Early Childhood Education Linda Komala; Besse Nirmala; Ika Juhriati; Durrotunnisa Durrotunnisa
Al Hikmah Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Islamic Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): IJECIE
Publisher : Universitas Al-Hikmah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35896/15pdwk37

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This development highlights children's cognitive ability issues, particularly their problem-solving abilities which are below average for the five to six age group. This research is intended to create a practical and efficient interactive book medium. This development applies the R&D method. The procedures passed include the identification phase, design, development stage, which is then followed by implementation and thorough testing (Evaluation)). The number of research subjects was 15 children. In order to determine the media’s viability and efficacy, data analysis techniques werw employed, utilizing both quantitative and descriptive qualitative methods. In addition to user trials, product validation involves three specialists: material, language, and media. 'Highly Valid' is the decision given for this interactive book medium, which receives a 100% score in the validation process. N-Gain was also determined to be 88% in the efficacy test. The effectiveness criterion is >76%, so this figure is considered effective and belongs to the high group. Since this interactive book media has the potential to greatly enhance student learning result, it is extremely practical to employ it as a learning activity support.
The Effect of Using Colored Sand on Children’s Cognitive Development Nur Aiman; Humaedi; Amrullah; Besse Nirmala
Al Hikmah Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Islamic Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): IJECIE
Publisher : Universitas Al-Hikmah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35896/pe0fxe57

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This study aims to enhance children’s cognitive development in color recognition, specifically their ability to name, point to, and group various colors, which has not yet developed as expected. The research method used is quantitative research of the experimental type. The research subjects consisted of all 15 children in Group B of Al-Khairaat Rarampadende Kindergarten. Data collection was conducted through observation of the children’s cognitive abilities before and after the intervention, which involved playing with colored sand. The data were analyzed by comparing the children’s cognitive development results before and after the intervention. The results of the study showed that before the intervention, no children (0%) were in the Very Well Developed (BSB) category; 11% of the children were in the Developing as Expected (BSH) category; 75.6% were in the Beginning to Develop (MB) category; and 13.3% were in the Not Yet Developed (BB) category ).After receiving treatment using colored sand, the children’s cognitive development improved, with 40% of children in the BSB category, 51% in the BSH category, 9% in the MB category, and none (0%) in the BB category. Based on these research results, the statistical test revealed a calculated t-value of 12.961 with a significance level of 0.001 (< 0.05), thus accepting the alternative hypothesis (H1) and rejecting the null hypothesis (H0). These findings indicate that play-based learning media using concrete objects can help children become more active, understand color concepts more easily, and increase their engagement in the learning process. It can be concluded that the use of colored sand influences the cognitive development of children in Group B. Colored sand media can help children recognize colors more easily, increase their interest in learning, and create an active and enjoyable learning atmosphere.
Co-Authors Amrullah Durrotunnisa Durrotunnisa Humaedi Ika Juhriati Linda Komala Nur Aiman