SocioSphere
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): SocioSphere: Interdisciplinary Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

The Use of Loose Parts Media To Improve Alphabet Recognition At TK IT Nurul Fikri Padangsidimpuan

Efrinayanti Efrinayanti (Universitas Terbuka)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to determine the alphabet recognition skills of children in Group B, including correctly naming, pointing to, and differentiating letter shapes. Children were able to distinguish between the letters b and d, n and h, w and m, m and n, and f and t using Loose parts Media. Loose parts Media utilizes loose materials derived from natural materials such as seeds, stones, twigs, shells, sand, soil, etc., and manufactured materials such as garlands, beads, lifeboats, Lego, buttons, etc., which can enhance children's creativity and encourage active participation in learning and exploring their surroundings. The study used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method, implemented in two cycles. The study population was all 12 children in Group B. Data collection techniques included observation, checklists, and documentation. Tests were used to obtain data and to assess alphabet recognition skills through play, finding letters, making letter shapes, and grouping letters based on their shapes. The research results revealed that the use of Loose parts Media improved the alphabet recognition skills of children in Group B, with 66.25% achieving success in Cycle I and 88.75% achieving success in Cycle II, categorized as "good." Therefore, the use of Loose parts Media is effective in improving alphabet recognition in children in Group B.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Sociosphere

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

SocioSphere: Interdisciplinary journal of Social Sciences and Humanities is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to furthering interdisciplinary research that approaches the varied domains of social sciences and humanities. Our mission is to create an extensive comprehension of human ...