ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PAPAN FLANEL PADA KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA MATAPELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DI KELAS I MI RAUDLATUL HASAN

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the use of flannel media in improving early reading skills among first-grade students at MI Raudlatul Hasan. The research is based on the low early literacy levels of students and the limited use of concrete media that align with the learning characteristics of young children. A descriptive qualitative method was employed through observations, interviews, and documentation involving the first-grade teacher and students. The findings show that thematically and multisensorily designed flannel media can attract students’ attention and support experiential learning. Cognitively, the media helps students recognize letters, distinguish phonemic sounds, and construct simple syllables and words. Affectively, students appear more motivated, confident, and actively engaged. The flannel media also fosters an enjoyable and collaborative learning atmosphere. The study concludes that flannel media is effective in enhancing early reading abilities while strengthening students’ emotional engagement, and recommends the use of similar multisensory media in early reading instruction at the elementary school level.