<![CDATA[This study was motivated by the low level of knowledge and skills among early childhood students in earthquake mitigation, partly due to uninteresting learning media and a low level of integration of the latest technology. The aim of this study was to develop augmented reality-based science learning media to improve earthquake mitigation preparedness among early childhood students. The research employs the R&D Gall, Gall, and Ball development model with nine stages, involving validation by three experts (content, media, and instruments) and a pilot test with participants from Group B of Qatrinnada Kindergarten in Padang City. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation, then analyzed using validity, practicality, effectiveness, N-gain, and paired sample t-test analyses. Validation results showed high validity for the material (89.23%) and instruments (86%), and validity for the media (76%). The media was deemed highly practical (92.30%) and provided knowledge improvement with moderate N-gain values for the small class (0.69) and large class (0.58). The t-test revealed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (sig. 0.000 < 0.05). Therefore, the augmented reality-based science learning media developed is effective in enhancing earthquake mitigation readiness among young children.]]>
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