PENGEMBANGAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PUTARIA DI KELOMPOK A TK LABORATORIUM SCHOOL UN PGRI KEDIRI

Abstract

This study was motivated by the low level of early reading skills among Group A children at TK Laboratorium School UN PGRI Kediri, which was caused by the use of learning media that were less engaging and monotonous. The study aimed to determine whether the use of Putaria Media could improve the early reading skills of Group A children at TK Laboratorium School UN PGRI Kediri. This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach conducted in three cycles involving 12 children from Group A2 as the research subjects. Each cycle consisted of four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation and documentation using observation sheets for teacher activities and children's early reading development. The data were analyzed descriptively based on the percentage of learning mastery achieved in each cycle. The results showed that the use of Putaria Media gradually improved children's early reading skills in every cycle. Putaria Media created a more active, engaging, and enjoyable learning environment, thereby increasing children's interest, motivation, and participation in reading activities. Therefore, Putaria Media proved to be an effective alternative learning medium for improving early reading skills in early childhood.