Abstract
The existence of several early childhood education institutions in Indonesia, such as in the Riau Province region, often faces the risk of catastrophic floods overflowing the Kampar River resulting in casualties. The results of preliminary research found that children lacked insight into flood disaster mitigation, and schools did not have appropriate mitigation programs or media. This study aims to develop a product in the form of an E-Comic to introduce flood disaster mitigation in a practical and effective early childhood education. Research and development procedures in this study using the ADDIE model. The data collection techniques for this study were the results of expert validation, practicality tests, and media effectiveness tests on children aged 5-6 years using the mitigation understanding instrument and descriptive statistical analysis of Aiken's V validation. Flood disaster is very suitable for use in early childhood learning, with the average Aiken's V result by material experts is 89% and media expert is 96%. E-Comic practicality with an average percentage of 85.5% and effectiveness test results with an average value of 90%. It can be concluded that the E-Comic introduction of flood disaster mitigation in Kindergarten children is suitable for use as a learning medium and has a practical and effective quality.
 Keywords: E-Comic, Flood Disaster Mitigation
Highlights
Indonesia has a geographic area with a high level of vulnerability to natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, floods and landslides because Indonesia is surrounded by oceans and mountains
Determining the theme before carrying out the activity process will make it easier for children to build the concept of objects or events in their environment according to the stages of their growth and development. This is reinforced by Apriyani et al, (2018) in their research, which states that comic media with the theme of the universe is considered suitable for use as a learning medium for children aged 5-6 years
E-Comics for the introduction of flood disaster mitigation in early childhood in Kindergarten is appropriate for use as a learning medium who has valid, practical, and effective qualities
Summary
Indonesia has a geographic area with a high level of vulnerability to natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, floods and landslides because Indonesia is surrounded by oceans and mountains. Climate change and building construction are new elements that trigger flood disasters. Combating the causes and implications of climate change has emerged as a significant global problem during the twentyfirst century. Children often face significant obstacles in having their voices heard, and disaster and climate-change study and practice portray young people as vulnerable victims who need defense. As a result, their ability to contribute to decision-making processes, articulate risks to their populations, and take direct steps to mitigate risks that have been underestimated (Haynes & Tanner, 2015). Childhood needs special knowledge and attention when natural disasters occur. Disaster mitigation in children education is important, because disasters can have an impact on children, such as physical, mental health problems and education sustainability (Kousky, 2016)
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