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Jurnal CARE
ISSN : 23552034     EISSN : 25279513     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
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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The Effect of Number Maze Media on the Beginning Arithmetic Ability of 5-6 Year Old Children at RA Perwanida 3 Palembang Melani Firdha Maharani; Amir Hamzah; Tutut Handayani; Leny Marlina4
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i1.22010

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Cognitive development describes how a child's mind functions and evolves, enabling the development of thinking skills. The use of maze-based learning media can alleviate boredom during the learning process due to its interactive nature and the engaging way the material is presented to children. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of "number maze" media on the early numeracy skills of children aged 5–6 years at RA Perwanida 3 Palembang. This study employed a quantitative experimental method. The population consisted of 51 children in Group B at RA Perwanida 3 Palembang, with a sample size of 17 children. Data collection techniques included observation, testing, and documentation. Data analysis involved several tests: validity, reliability, normality, homogeneity, and hypothesis testing. The hypothesis test was conducted using the t-test in SPSS for Windows (version 30), yielding a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.001 (p < 0.05). Thus, the significance level was below 0.05. It can be concluded that number maze media affects the early numeracy skills of children aged 5–6 years at RA Perwanida 3 Palembang.
Edutainment Game to Improve Math Skills in Children Aged 4–5 Years Putri Regina; Leny Marlina; Kurnia Dewi; Nyanyu Soraya; Yecha Febrieanitha Putri
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i1.22189

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The mathematical abilities of children aged 4-5 years at Chiqa Smart Kindergarten Palembang are not optimal, and their ability to improve their mathematical abilities is still low. In addition, the available learning media have not been utilized optimally. This study aims to develop valid, practical and effective edutainment game media to improve the mathematical abilities of children aged 4-5 years. This study uses the Research and Development research method with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subjects of this study were class A at Chiqa Smart Kindergarten Palembang. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis techniques used validity tests, practicality tests and effectiveness tests. Validity and practicality data were obtained based on questionnaire data analyzed using a Likert scale, and effectiveness tests were obtained from hypothesis testing. Based on the results of the study, the validity of material experts was 94 in the very valid category, media experts 95 in the very valid category, and language experts 80 in the very valid category. The practicality test of edutainment games based on the teacher response questionnaire was 91.66 in the very practical category, as well as the student response questionnaire for small-scale trials of 72.61 stated practical and large-scale trials of 86.86 stated very practical. The effectiveness test of edutainment games was seen in the hypothesis test using the t-test; the hypothesis was obtained: tcount = 19.043, while ttable = 0.514. Because tcount > ttable, H_a is accepted and H_o is rejected. From the results of the t-test, a sig value of 0.001 was obtained, with the criteria of sig <0.05; it can be said that there is a significant difference in children before and after receiving treatment. So, edutainment games are effective in improving the mathematical abilities of children aged 4-5 years at Chiqa Smart Kindergarten Palembang. The results of this study concluded that edutainment games to improve mathematical abilities are declared valid, practical, effective and suitable for use in learning.
The Influence of Parenting Patterns on the Independence of 5-6 Year Old Children at Alzepa PAUD, Kandis Village, Pampang District Yecha Febrienitha Putri; Riski Lestari; Febriyanti; Leny Marlina; Elsa Cindrya
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i1.22190

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Low independence abilities of children aged 5-6 years. The research aims to determine the influence of parenting styles on the independence of children aged 5-6 years at PAUD Alzepa. The research design is quantitative and ex post facto. The study sample consisted of 13 children. The information was collected from respondents using observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The analysis techniques used in the research are the normality test, the simple linear regression test, and hypothesis testing. Based on research conducted, parental parenting patterns significantly influence the independence of children aged 5-6 years. The correlation value between x and y is 0.785, which is in the strong category. The coefficient of determination value is 0.664 or 66.4%. This means that x can influence y by 66.4%; the rest is influenced by other factors. regression equation y=4.41+1.34, which means if x is 1, then y is 4.41. The value of x is 1.34 between variables x and y; when x increases by 1, y increases by 1.34. F-calculated significance value is 0.005<alpha=0.05, so it can be concluded that there is an influence of variable X on variable Y.
Kemampuan Mengenal Huruf Anak Kelompok B Usia (5-6 Tahun) melalui Media Loose Part di TK Negeri Pembina Tanah Abang Pali Vira Dwi Putri Yanti; Amir Hamzah; Lidia Oktamarina; Hartatiana; Elsa Cindrya
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v13i2.22204

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh media loose part terhadap kemampuan mengenal huruf anak kelompok B di TK Negeri Pembina Tanah Abang Pali.. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis Pre Eksperimental Designs dengan design One Group Pretest-Posttes Designs. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di TK Negeri Pembina, Tanah Abang, PALI, dengan subjek anak kelompok B (usia 5-6 tahun). Penelitian kuantitatif eksperimental ini menggunakan desain One Group Pretest-Posttest Design untuk mengetahui pengaruh media loose parts terhadap kemampuan mengenal huruf anak. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 13 anak dipilih menggunakan purposive sampling dari populasi 31 anak. Penelitian ini menghasilkan bahwa, terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara media loose part terhadap kemampuan mengenal huruf  anak usia dini atau pada anak kelompok B dengan usia 5-6 tahun, yang diperoleh thitung = 4,806 sedangkan dk = 13-2=11 dengan ttabel = 1,795 karena thitung > ttabel (4,806 > 1,795). Maka H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Artinya ada pengaruh media loose part terhadap kemampuan mengenal huruf anak kelompok B di TK Negeri Pembina Tanah Abang Pali. Penggunaan Media Loose Part  yang sudah peneliti lakukan sangat berpengaruh di TK tersebut, dimana anak-anak di TK tersebut pertama kali melakukan kegiatan ini. Hal ini dikarena di TK tersebut hanya fokus kepada calistung (membaca, menulis, dan berhitung) sehingga selama kegiatan penelitian berlangsung anak-anak antusias mengikuti kegiatan penelitian sampai dengan selesai. Kegiatan yang membantu perkembangan kemampuan mengenal huruf anak akan terus dilanjutkan oleh tenaga pendidik di TK Negeri Pembina Tanah Abang Pali, dimana peneliti sudah memberikan berupa masukan dan kegiatan untuk membantu pendidik dalam mengembangkan kemampuan mengenal huruf anak usia dini.
Best Practices for Teachers in Stimulating the Language Development of Deaf Children through Visual Media Susianti; Retno Risti Darmawanti; Sefriyanti
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i1.24279

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Deaf children experience language development challenges due to hearing limitations that affect their ability to receive and produce language. This condition requires learning strategies tailored to their learning characteristics. This study aims to describe teachers' best practices in stimulating the language development of children with hearing impairments through the use of visual media at Amartya Kindergarten in Bantul. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. The subjects consisted of the principal, class teachers, and three children with hearing impairments. Data were collected through observation and interviews. Data validity was verified through source triangulation, while data analysis included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the best practices implemented by teachers included identifying children's language needs, using visual media such as sign language learning videos, picture cards, flashcards, and puzzles, and encouraging communication in daily activities using sign language. These practices help children understand vocabulary and sign language more easily and encourage active involvement in learning. These findings indicate that using visual media tailored to the visual learning characteristics of deaf children is a learning practice that supports language development in early childhood education.
The Implementation of Doctor-Patient Role-Playing to Enhance the Socio-Emotional Development of Children Aged 5–6 Years Henti Susanti Dewi; Syahrul Ismet; Yaswinda; Vivi Anggraini
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i1.25197

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Social-emotional development is a crucial aspect of early childhood education, playing a vital role in shaping the ability to cooperate, empathize, and interact positively with the social environment. Preliminary observations in Group B at Mawar Sari Kindergarten, North Bengkulu, revealed that most children exhibited egocentric behavior, a reluctance to share, an inability to cooperate, and difficulty waiting for their turn. This study aimed to analyze improvements in the social-emotional development of young children—specifically regarding cooperation and empathy—through the implementation of a doctor-patient role-play method. The study employed the Kemmis and McTaggart Classroom Action Research (CAR) model, conducted over two cycles comprising planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects consisted of 10 children purposively selected from a group of 33 based on their low social interaction skills. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods, including mastery percentage calculations. The results showed an improvement in cooperation and empathy skills from 20% in the pre-cycle stage to 50% in Cycle I, rising further to 80% in Cycle II. These findings indicate that the doctor-patient role-play method is effective not only in enhancing cooperation and empathy but also in providing a learning experience that encourages children to communicate, collaborate, understand others' perspectives, and develop prosocial behaviors in their daily lives; furthermore, this method serves as a contextual and enjoyable alternative teaching strategy for early childhood education institutions.