Sawwa: Jurnal Studi Gender
Vol 16, No 2 (2021): October

Pompom Box Toy to Develop Numeracy Skills in Early Childhood

Issaura Dwi Selvi (Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teachng Sciences, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta)
Dandia Ayu Saraswati (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2021

Abstract

Play supports the development of children’s personalities and essential competencies. The study aimed to develop the pompom box toy to build numeracy skills and investigate psychological and sociological aspects in facilitating the improvement of summation literacy in early childhood. The research employed mix method with the Rowntree model and Tessmer formative evaluation. The Observation was used to collect the data. The results prove that the number addition operation game tool (1-10) in group B children in kindergarten is valid and practical. Its practical value reaches 93.5, with an efficient category based on the child's ability indicator. The child can say number symbols (1-10), and can use the play tool easily. Pompom box learning results in the increase of summation literacy and the development of aspects of early childhood psychology and sociology. The study suggests the exploration of other models of the game, which may give positive impacts on the growth of their attitude, knowledge, and skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sawwa

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Sawwa: Jurnal Studi Gender focuses on topics related to gender and child issues. We aim to disseminate research and current developments on these issues. We invite manuscripts on gender and child topics in any perspectives, such as religion, economics, culture, history, education, law, art, ...