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Jurnal CARE
Published by Universitas PGRI Madiun
ISSN : 23552034     EISSN : 25279513     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
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JURNAL CARE is a scientific journal on Early Childhood Education that aims to communicate research results of professors, teachers, practitioners, and scientists in the field of early childhood education covering the fields of basic teaching in preschool, applied science and analytical-critical studies in the field of care-giving, child protection and child nutrition and health.
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Transforming Bhukere Local Ecological Knowledge through Fish Puppet Theater to Strengthen Lake Sentani Biodiversity Literacy in Early Childhood Education Putri Prabu Utami; Bayu Aji Suseno; Retnoning Adji Widi Astuti; Marwati; Nathalia Dwijayanti; Wigati Yektiningtyas; Hence Sahusilawane
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25718

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Lake Sentani is a freshwater ecosystem of significant ecological and socio-cultural value to the people of Papua; however, the sustainability of its biodiversity faces pressure from habitat degradation and the presence of introduced fish species. This study aims to reconstruct ecological knowledge embedded in the bhukere practice as a source of ecological literacy, develop a bhukere-based fish puppet theater to introduce the biodiversity of Lake Sentani, and identify children's responses to this medium. The study employed the Research and Development (R&D) method with a descriptive qualitative approach, encompassing stages of exploration, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and product refinement. The research subjects consisted of 58 children aged 4–5 years from two early childhood education centers in Waena Urban Village, Jayapura City. The developed product is a puppet theater performance titled Niko and Bhukere, which integrates local fish characters, ecological narratives, music, children's songs, and bhukere props made from natural materials and inorganic waste. The results indicate that the performance achieved a positive attention level of 85.4%, an increase in biodiversity understanding from 48.3% to 88.4%, a positive affective response of 88.4%, and a conservation behavior rate of 82.8%. These findings demonstrate that bhukere based fish puppet theater holds pedagogical potential as a medium for ecological literacy that is contextual, participatory, and grounded in local culture. Integrating community ecological knowledge, Lake Sentani's biodiversity, and performing arts offers an innovative strategy for fostering ecological awareness and concern among early childhood learners.
An Experimental Approach Using Papuan-Culture-Based Lahpah Dance Music to Foster Environmental Awareness in Early Childhood Marwati Marwati; Putri Prabu Utami; Bayu Aji Suseno; Muhammad Ilham Mustain Murda; Sarah Sabrina Mukaddam; Tria Ocktarizka
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25747

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The issue of waste, particularly inorganic waste, requires a sustainable management strategy alongside an educational approach capable of fostering environmentally conscious behavior from an early age. This study aims to develop Lahpah (an acronym for Waste Sorting dance music grounded in Papuan culture using an experimental approach to serve as a medium for environmental education and the cultivation of environmental awareness in young children. The study employs a qualitative approach with a practice-based research design, positioning exploration, experimentation, creation, and artistic reflection as integral components of the research process. The research was conducted at YPPK Bintang Kecil Kindergarten in Jayapura City from June to December 2025. Data were gathered through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and literature review, and subsequently analyzed interactively through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results indicate that inorganic waste holds potential as material for alternative musical instruments through processes of selection, cleaning, design, and acoustic experimentation. This exploration yielded rhythmic instruments and aerophones, which were then integrated into a children's song titled Sorting and Selecting Waste and a dance choreography representing the actions of collecting, sorting, and maintaining environmental cleanliness. The integration of musical elements, movement, and Papuan cultural values ​​created an artistic experience that was contextual, participatory, and educational. Children's responses during rehearsals demonstrated active engagement through observing, playing instruments, imitating rhythmic patterns, and performing choreographic movements. The design of Lahpah dance music offers potential as an arts-based learning model that integrates artistic innovation, local culture, environmental education, and the development of environmental consciousness in young children.
Exploring the Coexistence of Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction among Caregivers of Children with Special Needs Darby Hie; Shanty Sudarji; Sherly
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25760

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Children with special needs may require placement in care facilities when their parents are unable to provide adequate and continuous care. Consequently, caregivers play an important role in meeting children's needs and providing ongoing support, which may generate both negative and positive psychological experiences. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of caregivers of children with special needs who simultaneously experience compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, involving three caregivers at Orphanage X who cared for children with special needs ranging from early childhood to adolescence. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, generating three main themes: (1) altruism, reflecting the interpretation of caregiving as a calling to serve God rather than merely as a job or source of income; (2) workload and challenges in caregiving, evident in physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from limited rest time as well as the complexity of the needs and behaviors of the children in their care; and (3) internal resources, encompassing spirituality and social support as pillars of resilience, along with the inner satisfaction that grows alongside the children's positive development. These findings indicate the need for institutional attention to balancing job demands with adequate rest time and compensation, strengthening social support systems, and promoting the sustained psychological well-being and resilience of caregivers.
Implementation of Ecoprint Activities to Improve Environmentally Conscious Character in Children Aged 5–6 Years Intan Mulyana; Rahma; Salpina
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25764

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Environmental care character is a crucial trait to cultivate from an early age to foster responsible behavior in maintaining and preserving the environment. One approach that can be used is experiential learning that directly engages children in creative activities using natural materials, such as ecoprinting. This study aimed to develop the environmental care character of children aged 5–6 years at Raudhatul Ilmi Kindergarten through ecoprint activities. A Classroom Action Research (CAR) design was employed over two cycles; each cycle comprised planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The participants were 10 children, and data were collected through observation using indicators of environmental care behavior and analysed with descriptive techniques. The findings indicate an improvement in observed environmental care behaviors following the implementation of ecoprint activities. The percentage of children reaching the “Developing as Expected” (BSH) and “Developing Very Well” (BSB) categories rose from 50% in Cycle I to 80% in Cycle II, exceeding the 75% classical mastery criterion set for this study. Because the study was conducted in a single class without a comparison group and without inferential statistical testing, these results should be read as a contextual improvement rather than as evidence of general effectiveness. The study implies that ecoprinting can serve as an alternative for creative and contextual learning to instill values of environmental care from an early age. 
Development of the "SIBAD" (Disaster-Ready Dice) Interactive Media to Enhance Disaster Literacy and Preparedness Among Early Childhood Suci Aprilyati Ruiyat; Rosita Sari; Yusdiana
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25797

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Disaster literacy among young children in Indonesia still needs to be strengthened because most early childhood education (PAUD) programs continue to rely on storytelling and static pictures, giving children few opportunities to connect disaster concepts with concrete action. Because safety habits formed in early childhood carry over into later preparedness, an interactive medium that lets children manipulate objects and practice choosing safe actions is needed.  This study developed SIBAD, an interactive three-dimensional disaster-preparedness dice-and-card medium, named Disaster Preparedness Dice ( SIBAD), based on Contextual Teaching and Learning. It examined its feasibility and preliminary effectiveness for children aged 5–6 years. The research employed the ADDIE development model. Expert review involved media, content, and language validators; formative trials involved three children in a one-to-one trial, nine children in a small-group trial, and 15 children in a field trial. Data were collected through interviews, observation, questionnaires, and documentation and analyzed using percentages and normalized gain. SIBAD contains a six-sided disaster die and 54 cause, impact, and action cards covering floods, earthquakes, forest fires, landslides, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions. Expert validation reached 98.7%, while teacher responses reached 97%. In the field trial, the mean score increased from 54.24% before use to 92.42% after use, with an N-gain of 0.84. These findings indicate that SIBAD is highly feasible and shows strong preliminary potential to support disaster literacy and simple preparedness actions in early childhood learning, consistent with the view that concrete, manipulable media strengthen young children's understanding of cause-and-effect relationships during the preoperational stage.
Implementation of Montessori Practical Life Activities in Developing Self-Care Skills in Early Childhood Siti Muawanah; Latifatus Sa'adah
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25824

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Various factors influence independence in early childhood, categorized as internal and external elements. The Montessori "Practical Life" approach plays a crucial role in developing self-care skills in young children by fostering independence, motor coordination, and responsibility through real-life daily activities. This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of Montessori Practical Life activities in developing self-care skills among children at PAUD Plus Matholi'ul Hikmah, and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors involved. The study employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with educators and the school principal, and document analysis. Data analysis utilized the Miles and Huberman interactive model—comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing—along with triangulation to verify data validity. The findings indicate that Practical Life activities—such as pouring, folding, buttoning clothes, cleaning tables, and caring for plants—effectively enhance children's independence, fine motor coordination, concentration, and self-care discipline. Supporting factors include access to Montessori-aligned materials and consistent educator guidance, while inhibiting factors include limited facilities and varying levels of child readiness. The Montessori Practical Life approach is an effective strategy for developing self-care skills in early childhood.

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