<![CDATA[This study aims to test the influence of picture card media in improving early reading skills, as well as compare the extent of differences from conventional learning methods. This study uses a quasi-experimental approach designed to identify the cause-and-effect relationship between treatment and measured outcomes. The study used a Pretest Posttest One Group Design, where measurements were taken both before and after the intervention. The research instruments include learning modules and questionnaires to assess the media of picture cards and to evaluate the level of improvement in student improvement results. The findings showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results, namely an increase in initial reading ability. The significance value obtained was 0.000 (p < 0.05) showing that the learning applied, namely the medium of picture cards, had a substantial impact on improving participants' initial reading skills. Therefore, it can be concluded that the modification of the medium of illustrated cards is positive and statistically significant in improving students' initial reading ability. Overall, this study reaffirms the practical contribution for teachers in developing Indonesian learning that is interactive, contextual, and fun so that it can improve the initial reading ability of elementary school students]]>
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