GENIUS: Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): GENIUS: Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education

Pop-Up Books as a Tool for Multisensory Learning: Improving Engagement and Short-term Retention in Early Childhood Education

Estacio, Randel D. (Unknown)
Borja , Ann Kayla A. (Unknown)
Homo, Renzel T. (Unknown)
Sillar, Ramil T. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of pop-up books as multisensory learning tools in enhancing engagement and short-term retention among daycare learners in Quezon City, Philippines. Using a quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test design with 60 children aged 3–5 (Experimental = 30; Control = 30), the study measured behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement, as well as short-term retention of concepts related to plant care and numeracy. Validated researcher-developed tests (Cronbach’s ? = 0.82) and an engagement scale (? = 0.86) were used, alongside observational checklists. Results indicated significantly higher gains in the experimental group compared with the control group (p < 0.001), demonstrating that tactile and interactive elements in pop-up books promote deeper engagement and improved short-term retention. The findings provide empirical support for integrating low-tech multisensory materials in early childhood education settings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gns

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

GENIUS: Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education is specialized in Development of Moral and Religious Values, Physical Motoric Development, Social and Emotional Development, Cognitive Development, Language Development, The Development of Arts and Creativities, Parenting, Early Childhood ...