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The Impact of the Snakes and Ladders Numbers Game on Early Childhood Numeracy Skills in West Bandung Ramdani, Atep; Yuliantini, Yuliantini; Sumiati, Sumiati; Marlina, Rina
Journal of Early Childhood Education Research Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
Publisher : South Sulawesi Education Development (SSED)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58230/jecer.v1i2.425

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Purpose: This study aims to explore the use of the "Number Snakes and Ladders" game as an instructional medium to strengthen early numeracy skills in children aged 5–6 years at RA At-Taufiq, Bandung Barat. Methodology: This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving 10 children from Class B, with the classroom teacher serving as facilitator. Data were collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed thematically following the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model. Results : The analysis yielded three key themes. First, from a cognitive perspective, children demonstrated notable progress in recognizing number symbols, sequencing numbers up to 50, and applying one-to-one correspondence when moving tokens according to dice rolls. Second, socially and emotionally, the game nurtured cooperation, patience, and peer support, as children encouraged one another, waited for turns, and reflected on errors. Third, motoric engagement was evident as children actively moved tokens and interacted physically with the game board, enhancing concentration and fine motor coordination. Teachers highlighted the game's adaptability, such as integrating challenge cards and visual markers, which sustained motivation and deepened conceptual understanding. Conclusions: The findings affirm that Number Snakes and Ladders can serve as an enjoyable, flexible, and developmentally appropriate medium for promoting early numeracy while simultaneously supporting socio-emotional and motoric development. In practical terms, the study provides educators with a simple yet effective strategy that can be easily adapted in classroom settings to make mathematics learning more meaningful and engaging for young children.
Co-Authors Aang Gunawan Aang Gunawan, Aang Abdul Ghafar Abel Abel Aditya Wardana, Aditya agung setiawan Agusinta, Lira Aisyah Rahmawati Aji, Adnan Bayu Andri Primadi Andri Primadi Andriyanto Andriyanto Anom Baskoro, Dian Antonio, Marites Del Prado Aswanti Setyawati Azmieti Kurnia Sinta Bagus Aprian Banun Erlin Basri Fahriza Budi Karyono, Aris Cecep Pahrudin Cecep Pahrudin, Cecep Destya Rahmayanti Dwi Meisyifa Kaoy Dwisilo Sucipto, Yuwono Edhie Budi Setiawan, Edhie Budi Edi Abdurachman Edi Abdurachman Emi Roslinda Erlin, Banun Euis Saribanon, Euis Fachry Azhar Fernanda Audi Fakhri Ghafar, Abdul Herlina Herlina Honny Fiva Akira Huber Yaspin Tandi Ika Utami Yulihapsari Indra Setiawan Indra Setiawan Indrawan, Rully Indriyati Indriyati Juliater Simamarta Kadarisman, Muh Kausar, Alif Kurnia Sinta, Azmieti Laurentius Bagus Permana Liana, Esti Lumuan, Lumuan Lut Mafrudo M. Arief Ramdhany Markus Wibowo Marthaleina Ruminda Sitorus Mudjiardjo Mudjiardjo Mudjiardjo, Mudjiardjo Mudjiarjo Mudjiarjo Muh Kadarisman Muh. Kadarsiman, Muh. Muhammad Iqbal Firdaus Muhammad Iqbal FIrdaus, Muhammad Muhammad Thamrin Muhammad Thamrin Muhammad Thamrin Musliha, Fadlia Nashrullah, Nashrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Oce Prasetya, Oce Olfebri Olfebri Pannyiwi, Rahmat Payaman Manik Prasadja Ricardianto Prasadja Ricardianto, Prasadja Primadi Candra Susanto Rahmayanti, Destya Ramdani, Atep Retno Mawarti Retno Mawarti, Retno Rina Marlina RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Rully Indrawan Sarfilianty Anggiani, Sarfilianty Sarinah Sarinah Sarinah Sihombing Silalahi, Dapot Hamonangan Sitanggang, Rohana Siti Maemunah Siti Maemunah Siti Maemunah Sri Rahardjo Suharto Abdul Majid Sulistyaningsih, Erny Sumiati Sumiati Teddy Hardiand Tohir, Muhammad Utomo, Dendi Riyadi Veronica Veronica Wolfhardus Octavianus Basi Wynd Rizaldy Yana Tatiana, Yana Yoanyta Octora, Theresye Yochanan, E. Yosi Pahala, Yosi Yulianti Keke Yusuf Yusuf