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Kindergarten: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education
ISSN : 26210339     EISSN : 26210770     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education, Social,
Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini yang diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan UIN Suska Riau terbit dua kali setahun pada bulan Maret dan November, memuat artikel hasil Kajian Teori dan Praktik di bidang Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini.
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Articles 165 Documents
Early Detection and Treatment of Speech Delays in Early Childhood Kesuna Hilyati Fadhila; Raden Rachmy Diana
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v8i2.40826

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Speech delay is one of the language development disorders commonly found in early childhood and has the potential to hinder social interaction skills as well as long-term academic development. This study aims to describe the early detection process, identify causal factors, and analyze the achievement of language development milestones in children with speech delays at the Pertiwi DWP Setda Wonosobo Playgroup. This study employed a qualitative, case-study approach. The research subjects were four children in the “Lebah” Class, aged 3–4 years. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with the principal and teachers, and documentation of language development milestone checklists based on indicators from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that early detection was carried out by teachers through initial communication with parents and observation of the children’s communicative behavior from the time they were introduced to the school environment. Factors contributing to speech delays included minimal verbal interaction with parents, excessive exposure to electronic devices, and a limited social play environment for the children. Milestone analysis revealed major delays in expressive language skills, particularly in fluent speech, word pronunciation, and two-way communication. Interventions implemented by teachers included providing scaffolding, collaborating with parents, and referring children to speech-language pathologists. Keywords: early detection, speech delay, language milestones.
Cognitive Abilities and Scientific Attitudes in Science Extracurricular for Children Ulfi Hidayatul Auliya; Retno Wahyuningsih; Rizkiah Putri Yaman; Mudrikatul Amaniyah; Muhammad; Nadela Sustiarini
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v8i2.40828

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This study examined the relationship between cognitive ability and scientific attitude among children aged 4–5 years attending a science extracurricular program at PAUD Islam Makarima Kartasura, Sukoharjo. Preliminary observations indicated that the children’s scientific attitude, particularly critical thinking, curiosity, and sensitivity to the surroundings, remained limited. A quantitative correlational design was employed. The population consisted of 34 children, and 32 were selected through simple random sampling using the Slovin’s formula. Cognitive ability was assessed with a performance test based on the learning and problem-solving scope of Indonesian Ministerial Regulation No. 137 of 2014, while scientific attitude was measured by a 30-item teacher-completed questionnaire grounded in Harlen’s six dimensions. After a normality test, the hypothesis was tested using Pearson product-moment correlation in SPSS 26. The mean cognitive score was 19.72 (SD = 2.703), with 62% of children in the Beginning to Develop category and 38% in Developing as Expected. The mean scientific attitude score was 82.16 (SD = 9.194), with 56% Beginning to Develop and 44% Developing as Expected. The correlation coefficient was r = 0.878 (p < 0.001), indicating a very strong positive relationship; approximately 77% of the variance in scientific attitude was shared with cognitive ability. As the design is correlational, the result does not establish causation, and the influence of teachers, home stimulation, and age should be considered. The findings suggest that science activities for young children should train observation, classification, and reasoning together with attitudes such as asking questions and checking results. Keyword : Cognitive ability, scientific attitude, early childhood, correlation, science education.
Storytelling and Trust Building as a Branding Strategy for Early Childhood Education Institutions on Social Media Mudrikatul Amaniyah; Erni Munastiwi; Ulfi Hidayatul Auliya; Rizkiah Putri Yaman; Hosnol Hotimah; Arifatul Husna
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v8i2.40830

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Competition among early childhood education (PAUD) institutions in Indonesia is intensifying as the number of PAUD units has grown to more than 220,000, while most managers still lack a planned digital branding strategy. Parents' decisions in choosing a PAUD institution are now strongly influenced by digital presence, yet many institutions merely upload content without a relational approach that builds trust. This study aims to examine the operationalization of storytelling and trust building as a digital branding strategy for PAUD institutions on social media and to produce an applicable integrative framework. The study employs library research with a qualitative-conceptual approach; the data were drawn from 35 sources that met the inclusion criteria (reputable scholarly journal articles published in 2020–2024 and relevant textbooks) and were analyzed through open coding, axial coding, and selective coding, with validity ensured through source triangulation. The results show that: (1) storytelling is operationalized through three narrative formats: child journey narratives, community narratives, and institutional value narratives; (2) trust building proceeds through four sequential stages: initial exposure, consistency evaluation, active engagement, and loyalty-advocacy; and (3) integrating the two yields a three-layer STAB Framework (Storytelling-Trust-Authentic Branding) that is applicable to PAUD institutions in Indonesia. This study fills a gap in the literature on digital branding for PAUD and provides practical guidance for institution managers.
Overstimulation as A Risk Factor in Early Childhood Development Ulfa Malini; Raden Rachmy Diana; Khamim Zarkasih; Nurhasanah Bakhtiar
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v9i1.40831

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Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji overstimulasi sebagai faktor risiko perkembangan anak usia dini di konteks PAUD Indonesia. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif field research, data dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara semi-terstruktur, dan dokumentasi di TK B selama September–Desember 2025. Informan terdiri atas empat guru kelas (informan kunci) dan lima orang tua (informan pendukung). Analisis data mengikuti model interaktif Miles, Huberman, dan Saldana. Hasil menunjukkan overstimulasi terjadi dalam bentuk jadwal harian yang padat (sekolah + les baca-tulis-hitung-mengaji hampir setiap hari kerja) yang dikombinasikan dengan paparan media digital tidak terkontrol di rumah, sehingga waktu bermain bebas anak sangat terbatas. Penyebab utamanya adalah pola asuh ambisius berorientasi prestasi, rendahnya literasi pengasuhan berbasis tahap perkembangan, serta tekanan sosial-budaya kompetitif yang diperkuat oleh FOMO melalui media sosial dan grup WhatsApp orang tua. Dampaknya bersifat multidimensional: kelelahan fisik, penurunan konsentrasi dan working memory, kejenuhan serta penurunan motivasi belajar, dan terhambatnya keterampilan interpersonal. Pencegahan memerlukan kolaborasi orang tua, guru, dan lembaga PAUD melalui stimulasi proporsional, pembelajaran berbasis bermain, rutinitas seimbang, dan program parenting berbasis bukti. Kontribusi utama penelitian ini terletak pada dua hal. Pertama, dokumentasi empiris fenomena overstimulasi ganda (akademis formal yang dipercepat + paparan digital) di setting lapangan PAUD Indonesia, yang selama ini masih jarang dikaji secara simultan. Kedua, analisis mekanisme FOMO berbasis media sosial dan grup WhatsApp orang tua yang berinteraksi dengan budaya kompetitif lokal (tekanan calistung dan mengaji untuk persiapan masuk SD), sehingga menghasilkan model pemahaman kontekstual mengenai jalur terjadinya overstimulasi pada anak usia dini di Indonesia.
Strengthening the Spirit of Mutual Cooperation Among Students at Elementary School Child Model Sleman Through Pancasila-Based Teaching Modules Pancasila Muhammad Zainal Abidin; Tin Warotul Tin Warotul Fatimah; Nurkamelia Mukhtar AH
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v9i1.40833

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Mutual cooperation serves as the distillation of the Pancasila and is manifested through its application in daily social interactions. It encompasses key elements of social capital—a concept particularly relevant today, as contemporary society often faces social disorder stemming from a weakened application of mutual cooperationvalues ​​in social life. Given its importance, mutual cooperationshould be instilled from an early age; furthermore, it constitutes a core component of Pancasila education. This study aims to foster a spirit of mutual cooperationamong students at SD Model Sleman. It employs a Classroom Action Research (CAR) methodology, structured into three phases: a pre-cycle, a first cycle, and a second cycle. The findings indicate that the use of instructional modules effectively shifts students' attitudes, helping them grasp and understand the meaning of mutual cooperation—both within the school environment and in their social lives at home. During the pre-cycle assessment, 7 students showed interest in mutual cooperationactivities, 10 were moderately interested, and 10 showed no interest. Following the first cycle of the intervention, a significant shift was observed: 17 students expressed interest and enthusiasm for mutual cooperationactivities, while 10 remained moderately interested. Consequently, a second cycle was deemed unnecessary.  
Implementation Of Digital Pop-Up Book Media To Develop Linguistic Intelligence In Early Childhood Nia yusmaniar; Amanda Azzuhra; Zarina Fatma; Munawwarah Samad; Khairunnisak
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v8i2.40834

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This study aims to describe the implementation of digital pop-up book media in developing linguistic intelligence in early childhood at SPS Sekar Melati Ngropoh. Linguistic intelligence is the ability to use language both orally and in writing, and it needs to be stimulated from an early age. Digital pop-up book media is an innovative technology-based learning tool that is three-dimensional, interactive, and engaging for children. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects were Group B children aged 4–6 years, their teachers, and the school principal at SPS Sekar Melati Ngropoh. The results show that the use of digital pop-up book media increased children’s enthusiasm, enriched their vocabulary, trained their storytelling skills, and improved their speaking ability. The media was implemented in a structured manner through three stages: planning, implementation, and evaluation. The findings indicate that digital pop-up book media is effective for stimulating linguistic intelligence in early childhood.
The Development of Emotional Independence in Early Childhood during Group Play Activities: A Library Research Study Kurnia Siska; Raden Rachmy Diana; Khamim Zarkasih Putro
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v8i2.40836

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Emotional independence is a crucial aspect of early childhood development and requires optimal facilitation. This study examines the development of emotional independence in young children within group play activities through a library research approach, analyzing journals, books, and scholarly articles published between 2021 and 2025. The findings indicate that group play contributes significantly to children’s emotional independence through three main aspects: (1) the ability to manage one’s own emotions, (2) the ability to empathize with and understand the feelings of others, and (3) the ability to make independent decisions in social situations. Group play gives children opportunities to practice emotion regulation, resolve peer conflicts, and build self-confidence through meaningful social interaction. The synthesis also identifies supporting factors (teacher emotional coaching, peer relationship quality, inclusive play design, and parental involvement) and inhibiting factors (overprotection, excessive screen time, unresponsive environments, and limited facilities). The implications encourage educators and parents to design structured, inclusive group play activities that respond holistically to children’s emotional needs, particularly in Islamic Early Childhood Education.
Attitudes Toward Physical Activity Scale (APAS) Assessment During a Brain Breaks Implementation in Preschool Salma Hanifa; Erhamwilda; Nurul Afrianti
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v8i2.40837

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Background: Brain Breaks are short classroom physical activity breaks that have been linked to more positive attitudes toward physical activity in primary school pupils, but evidence from early childhood settings is almost absent. Objective: This pilot study examined Attitudes Toward Physical Activity Scale (APAS) (fun, learning, fitness, self-efficacy, and personal best) changed over a ten-school-day Brain Breaks implementation in kindergarten. Methods: A single-group, repeated-observation design was used with all 13 children (7 boys, 6 girls; aged 5–6 years) of one kindergarten class in Bandung, Indonesia. The classroom teacher rated each child daily on five single-item, four-point frequency indicators adapted from the Attitude Towards Physical Activity Scale (APAS). Child-level mean ratings from days 1–5 and days 6–10 were compared with paired t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests (Holm-adjusted), and child-specific linear trends across days were also examined. Results: No indicator changed reliably between the two phases (all adjusted p = 1.00; |dz| ≤ 0.29). The composite rating was 2.76 (SD = 0.55) in days 1–5 and 2.78 (SD = 0.48) in days 6–10 (mean difference = 0.02, 95% CI [−0.27, 0.31]). Daily trends were small and statistically indistinguishable from zero. Individual responses were heterogeneous. Conclusions: In this very small, uncontrolled pilot, no change in observed attitudinal behaviors could be demonstrated, and the design cannot separate any intervention effect from time or rater effects. The study documents a feasible observation protocol and provides variance estimates, together with a clear list of design requirements, for adequately powered controlled trials with early childhood samples.
Deconstruction of Market Day: Implementation of POAC Management as a Booster for Early Childhood Edupreneurship Febriyanti Adha; Erni Munastiwi; Dini Mardina; Rizkiah Putri Yaman; Yuni Anugerah Aini
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v8i2.40839

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Kajian ini mendekonstruksi praktik market day di lembaga PAUD yang selama ini dipandang sebagai kegiatan seremonial, untuk direkonstruksi menjadi wahana edupreneurship yang terstruktur dan berdampak nyata bagi perkembangan anak usia dini. Tingginya angka pengangguran Indonesia yang mencapai 7,47 juta jiwa pada Agustus 2024 (BPS, 2024) memperkuat urgensi penanaman jiwa wirausaha sejak dini sebagai investasi sumber daya manusia jangka panjang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Systematic Literature Review (SLR) terhadap 25 artikel ilmiah terpublikasi tahun 2020–2025 dari jurnal terindeks Sinta, dengan tujuan menganalisis bagaimana implementasi manajemen POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling) dapat menjadi booster atau penguat sistematis bagi program edupreneurship melalui market day di PAUD. Hasil kajian membuktikan bahwa market day yang dikelola dengan kerangka POAC secara signifikan meningkatkan keterampilan edupreneurship anak meliputi kemampuan merencanakan, berorganisasi, berkomunikasi, dan mengevaluasi diri. Kebaruan penelitian ini terletak pada pendekatan dekonstruktif yang menantang asumsi lama tentang market day sebagai seremoni belaka, dan menawarkan reframing konseptual berbasis POAC sebagai kerangka pengelolaan yang sistematis, terukur, dan dapat direplikasi lintas lembaga PAUD di Indonesia.  
Analysis Of Facilities And Infrastructure Standards In Early Childhood Education: Systematic Literature Review Rizkiah Putri Yaman; Erni Munastiwi; Mudrikatul Amaniyah; Ulfi Hidayatul Auliya; Febriyanti Adha
KINDERGARTEN: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/KINDERGARTEN.v8i2.40840

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) provision in Indonesia continues to face substantial disparities and challenges related to facilities and infrastructure. These issues are characterized by inadequate facilities in rural and remote areas, as well as the suboptimal utilization of available resources in urban settings, resulting in unequal service quality for young children. This study aims to map the comprehensive challenges and propose solution recommendations regarding the standards of facilities and infrastructure in ECE institutions across Indonesia. The research employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) framework. Relevant articles were identified through Google Scholar and the Garuda Kemdikbud databases using the keywords “standar sarana dan prasarana PAUD” and “standards for early childhood education facilities and infrastructure.” Of the 40 initially identified articles, eight studies published between 2021 and 2026 were selected based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings revealed four major challenges: (1) a gap between regulatory standards and their implementation in practice, particularly in remote areas; (2) significant disparities between urban and rural ECE institutions; (3) suboptimal management of educational play equipment (APE); and (4) limited institutional capacity among private ECE providers. Recommended solutions include strengthening regulatory implementation, promoting community-based facility development programs, increasing local government budget allocations, and enhancing the capacity of ECE administrators. These findings are expected to serve as an evidence-based reference for policymakers in improving the sustainability and quality of facilities and infrastructure in ECE institutions throughout Indonesia.