Unveiling the Role of Smart Pinwheel Media in Supporting Alphabet Recognition Among 4-5-Year Olds
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https://doi.org/10.31958/jies.v5i1.14014Keywords:
Smart Pinwheel Media, Alphabet Letters, Early Childhood Education, Interactive Learning.Abstract
This study aims to analyze the use of smart pinwheel media in helping children aged 4ÔÇô5 years recognize alphabet letters. The research was conducted at RA Al-Ikhsan, Banda Aceh, with samples selected using purposive sampling techniques. The research method employed was qualitative, with interviews conducted with teachers as the primary data source. Data were analyzed descriptively in a narrative form. The findings show that smart pinwheel media is effective in increasing children's interest and enthusiasm in learning alphabet letters. Additionally, the media supports children's development in letter recognition, particularly in pronunciation and the ability to associate letters with words that begin with those letters. However, several challenges were identified, including a lack of interest among some children and technical difficulties in using the media. Therefore, support from schools and training for teachers are crucial to optimizing the use of this media.
 
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Ismawati, I., Ar, U. M., & Ilyas, S. N. (2024). Kemampuan Literasi Anak Usia Dini Mengenal Simbol Huruf Menggunakan Media Tutup Botol DI TKIT Mutiara. Sentra Cendekia, 5(2), 55–62.
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Machdarini, M., & Hidayat, L. (2023). The Effects of Using Spin Wheel Media on Counting Ability of Tunagrahita Students. Edunesia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 5(1), 116–128. https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v5i1.404
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Priyanti, N., & Warmansyah, J. (2021). The Effect of Loose Parts Media on Early Childhood Naturalist Intelligence. JPUD - Jurnal Pendidikan Usia Dini, 15(2), 239–257. https://doi.org/10.21009/jpud.152.03
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Rahayuningsih, S. S., Soesilo, T. D., & Kurniawan, M. (2016). Peningkatan Kemampuan Mengenal Huruf Pada Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Melalui Metode Bermain Dengan Media Kotak Pintar. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Kebudayaan, 9(1), 11–18.
Ritonga, M., Febriani, S. R., Kustati, M., Khaef, E., Ritonga, A. W., & Yasmar, R. (2022). Duolingo: An Arabic Speaking Skills’ Learning Platform for Andragogy Education. Education Research International, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7090752
Safitri, U., Aisyah, A., & Affrida, E. N. (2022). Pengaruh Media Kintar Terhadap Kemampuan Keaksaraan Awal Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Di Tk Tunas Remaja Surabaya. Incrementapedia: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 4(2), 103–108. https://doi.org/10.36456/incrementapedia.vol4.no2.a6635
Saleha, L., Baharun, H., & Utami, W. T. (2022). Implementation of Digital Literacy to Develop Social Emotional in Early Childhood. Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Research, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.31958/ijecer.v1i1.5834
Santrock, J. W. (2008). Psikologi Pendidikan (terjemahan). Kencana Prenada Media Group.
Sari, Y. Y., & Simaremare, A. (2023). The Effect of Smart Pinwheel Games on the Ability to Recognize Numbers in Children Aged 5-6 Years at TK Negeri Pembina 1 Medan T.A 2022/2023. Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE), 2(3), 427–436. https://doi.org/10.55927/ajae.v2i3.5133
Setiowati, E. A., & Warmansyah, J. (2023). Parents’ Beliefs, Attitudes toward School, and School Readiness of Preschoolers after Social Restrictions during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Issue ICoeSSE). Atlantis Press SARL. https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-142-5_14
Simmons, L. K. (2021). Impact of an Emergent Reading Skills Intervention on Letter Impact of an Emergent Reading Skills Intervention on Letter Recognition and Phoneme Identification in Pre-Kindergarten Recognition and Phoneme Identification in Pre-Kindergarten Children Children (Issue July) [Louisiana State University]. https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/5383
Utami, N. R., & Warmansyah, J. (2019). Cerita gambar berseri untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar sains di lembaga paud Yogyakarta. Jurnal Tunas Cendekia, 2(2), 89–100.
Vygotsky, L. S. (2021). Early Childhood (pp. 153–187). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1907-6_8
Wahyuni, S. I., Dewi, A. C., Diniyyah, S., Rahmah, P., Yunusiyyah, E., & Panjang, P. (2023). Improving Literacy Skills through Letter Ball Games for Children 5-6 Years Old. Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Educational Research, 1(2), 63–74. https://doi.org/10.31958/ijecer.v1i2.8213
Wandini, R. R., Daulay, S. H., Damanik, E. S. D., Mardianto, M., & Akhyaruddin, A. (2021). Students’ Scientific Literacy Skills by Using Big book-based Science Textbooks (Changes in Form of Objects). Jurnal Obsesi : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 6(3), 1897–1906. https://doi.org/10.31004/obsesi.v6i3.1362
Warmansyah, J., Faradila, T., Sari, M., & Yuningsih, R. (2022). Correlation Study between Teacher-Child Relationships and Social Skills for 5-6 Years Old. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak, 8(1), 94–102.
Whitehurst, G. J., & Lonigan, C. J. (1998). Child Development and Emergent Literacy. Child Development, 69(3), 848–872. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.1998.tb06247.x
Zati, V. D. A. (2018). Upaya Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Literasi Anak Usia Dini. Bunga Rampai Usia Emas, 4(1), 18–21.
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Suhada MR, S., & Hanum, R. (2025). Unveiling the Role of Smart Pinwheel Media in Supporting Alphabet Recognition Among 4-5-Year Olds. Journal of Islamic Education Students (JIES), 5(1), 12–23. https://doi.org/10.31958/jies.v5i1.14014
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