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Exploring Books as a Means of Strengthening Early Literacy Through a Play Approach in Early Childhood Ayudya Rachmalia Putri; Salza Chusnul Khotimah
Journal of Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education
Publisher : Journal of Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education

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This study examines the use of Eksplore Book, a play-based learning medium designed to strengthen early childhood literacy skills through interactive activities such as guessing words, arranging letters, and recognizing objects. This research is motivated by the need for literacy media that is interesting, according to children's development, and easy to implement in the PAUD environment. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study observed the response of a five-year-old child during a directed learning session with Eksplore Book. Data were collected through direct observation and documentation of verbal expressions, written results, and children's involvement in activities. The results showed that children experienced improvements in letter recognition, word formation, and verbal expression, as well as showed high motivation and fun during the learning process. These activities not only support cognitive and fine motor development, but also encourage intrinsic motivation and spontaneous narrative abilities. These findings support the theory of early literacy and play-based learning, and demonstrate the effectiveness of media that combines exploratory and educational elements. In conclusion, the Eksplore Book is an effective and applicable medium in strengthening early literacy and has the potential to be applied more widely in the early childhood education environment.
Strategi Guru Terhadap Perkembangan Motorik Kasar Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Melalui Implementasi Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Yoga Ayudya Rachmalia Putri; Afifah Rahmaningrum; Eka Cahya Maulidiyah; Yes Matheos Lasarus Malaikosa; Kartika Rinakit Adhe; Budi Purwoko
PAUDIA: Jurnal Penelitian dalam Bidang Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Vol 15 No 3 Periode Juni-Agustus 2026
Publisher : Pendidikan Guru PAUD Universitas Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia Semarang

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Meskipun berbagai penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik yoga dapat mendukung perkembangan motorik kasar anak usia dini, penelitian mengenai strategi guru dalam menerapkan kegiatan yoga secara adaptif sesuai karakteristik anak masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi pengajar dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler yoga serta mengidentifikasi perannya terhadap perkembangan motorik kasar anak usia 5–6 tahun. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain deskriptif. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas dua guru, yaitu guru inti ekstrakurikuler yoga dan guru pendamping atau guru kelas, serta 14 anak usia 5–6 tahun yang mengikuti kegiatan yoga. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis data interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi efektif guru meliputi modeling, instruksi bertahap, penyesuaian gerakan berdasarkan kemampuan anak, integrasi musik dan permainan, serta penguatan positif. Strategi tersebut mendorong partisipasi aktif anak dalam kegiatan yoga. Kebaruan penelitian terletak pada fokus terhadap strategi pengajaran guru sebagai faktor pendukung keberhasilan pelaksanaan yoga dan perkembangan motorik kasar anak.