STEAM Journal for Elementary School Education
Vol. 2 No. 02 (2026): STEAM Journal for Elementary School Education

Development of Smart Box Media to Support Early Literacy and Healthy Living Education for First-Grade Elementary School Students

zulfa zuhdiyyah (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Farah Nurromah (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Anggris Putri Anatolis (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Dafa Reandra Kusuma (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Hana Andriningrum (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Vit Ardhyantama (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Muhammad Imaduddin (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to develop Smart Box media to support early literacy skills and healthy living education among first-grade elementary school students. The study employed a modified ADDIE Research and Development (R&D) model consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The media was validated by a media expert and subsequently tested through a one-to-one evaluation involving four first-grade elementary school students. Data were collected using media validation sheets and observation sheets. The observation instrument consisted of five aspects: students’ interest in the media, ability to use the media, ability to arrange handwashing steps, ability to recognize syllables, and ability to mention simple words. The results showed that the developed Smart Box media met the feasibility criteria based on expert validation and received positive responses from students. Most students were able to use the media independently, participate actively in learning activities, recognize syllables, arrange handwashing steps correctly, and mention simple words with minimal assistance. These findings indicate that Smart Box media is feasible, practical, and engaging for supporting both early literacy development and healthy living education among first-grade elementary school students. Therefore, Smart Box media has the potential to be used as an alternative learning medium in elementary school classrooms.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sjese

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences

Description

Focus and Scope SJESE focuses on research and scholarly work that enhances the body of knowledge in the following areas: Integration of STEAM in elementary education Innovative teaching strategies and practices Curriculum development and instructional design Assessment and evaluation in STEAM ...