Educational Game Tools Research Articles

EFEKTIVITAS KOMBINASI SENAM OTAK DAN ALAT PERMAINAN EDUKATIF MAZE PAPAN ALUR TERHADAP PENINGKATAN MOTORIK HALUS PADA ANAK TAMAN KANAK-KANAK AISYIYAH BUSTANUL ATHFAL RANTING MALIMONGAN TUA KOTA MAKASSAR

Background: Preschool age is a golden age for the child's development process where at that age the cognitive, physical, motor and psychosocial aspects of a child develop optimally, but a lack of stimulation in the form of physical activity and media can cause children's fine motor skills to fail. perfectly developed.Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental study with a pre test – post test with control group design, aiming to determine the difference in effectiveness between the combination of brain gymnastics and groove board maze educational games, brain gymnastics alone, and placebo (without intervention) on improving fine motor skills in Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Kindergarten, Malimongan Tua branch, Makassar city, carried out at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Kindergarten, Malimongan Tua Branch, Makassar City, with a sample of 30 children who experienced delays in fine motor development according to inclusion criteria, divided according to randomized into 3 groups: the treatment group was given brain gymnastics and educational maze board game tools, the control group was given brain exercises, and the placebo group (without intervention).Results: Based on the Wilcoxon test analysis, p <0.05 was obtained in 3 sample groups, which means that the three sample groups produced a significant increase in fine motor skills. Based on the results of the One Away Anova test, a p value <0.05 was obtained, which means that there was a significant difference between the combination of brain gymnastics and the groove board maze educational game tool, brain exercise alone, and without intervention on improving fine motor skills in kindergarten children.Conclusion: the combination of brain gymnastics and the groove board maze educational game tool is most effective than brain gymnastics alone and without intervention in improving fine motor skills in Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Ranting Malimongan Tua Kindergarten children.Keywords: Brain gym, educational game tool maze groove board, fine motor skills, preschool age children

Peningkatan Kemampuan Kognitif Anak melalui Alat Permainan Edukatif Bahan Daur Ulang

Learning in Early Childhood Education institutions is learning that applies a learning system through play. All forms of learning in early childhood are mostly done through a game. This is done because this method is more suitable for children who tend to prefer to play. In addition to fun learning, the use of Educational Game Tools (APE) is also a tool that can help the learning process be more enjoyable, because in essence, early childhood learns from real objects. This study aims to improve children's cognitive abilities through recycled material educational tools. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in group B of Bina Muda Cendekia Kindergarten with 22 children as research subjects. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was carried out in 2 cycles. Data collection techniques in this study used observation and documentation techniques. The results of the study showed that the recycled material educational game tool could improve the cognitive abilities of the children in group B TK Bina Muda Cendekia. In the pre-action stage, the average percentage of achievement for new children reached 45.45%, in the implementation of Cycle I, the percentage achieved was 64.58 and in Cycle II, it was 89.96%.

Strategies for developing the religious and moral aspects of early childhood

Religious and moral development is essential to early childhood education; therefore, it is necessary to implement development strategies. This study aimed to explain the strategy for fostering young children's religious and moral development. This is qualitative research employing a literature review methodology. Collecting articles, reducing articles, presenting articles, explaining articles, and drawing conclusions comprised the data analysis technique. The findings revealed that media for fostering religious and moral development include Alqur'an learning media, digital animation media, Educational Game Tools, BEAT application media, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), VCDs, and student worksheets. While the strategies for developing religious and moral aspects in young children are exemplary, they include playing while learning, the Montessori method, the PAIKEM model, behavior development, habituation, storytelling, demonstration methods, and programs for character education. In conclusion, the strategy for fostering religious and moral development in young children can be implemented through various media and instructional techniques.

Empowerment edukatif Guru PAUD dalam pembuatan Alat Permainan Edukasi ramah anak inklusi berorientasi SALINGTEMAS

This article was written based on the results of training and mentoring activities for PAUD teachers who are members of the IGRA Association (Ikatan Guru Raudhatul Athfal) Ponorogo. Training and mentoring activities are useful for training teachers' abilities in making APE (Educational Game Tools) for inclusive children by prioritizing the Salingtemas approach (science, environment, technology, society). The purpose of this activity is to realize the ideals of quality education for all through inclusive schools. The method used in this activity is ABCD, which begins with mapping IGRA Ponorogo assets. Based on all the stages that have been passed, it can be said that this activity has succeeded in creating APE in accordance with the criteria for inclusive schools. The next conclusion is that IGRA Ponorogo has never received similar training, so that when the activity was carried out, the enthusiasm of the trainees appeared. In the end, it can be said that this activity has succeeded in increasing the knowledge, skills and attitudes of teachers in dealing with children with special needs.

Design of Educational Game Tools Recognizing Body Members Using The Kansei Engineering Method

Education is very important in realizing a strong and advanced nation. So, the process must be carried out early. Therefore, Early Childhood Education is the main foundation for the development of a nation's generation. While the standards of Early Childhood Education are not evenly distributed, in fact, there are still many that are lacking, especially in the learning media of Educational Game Tools/Alat Pembelajaran Edukatif (APE). In this research, an Educational Learning Tool will be made in the form of a puzzle using the Kansei words and Kensei engineering methods. The results of this study indicate that the child's response is very good and very helpful in the learning process. The combination of the Kansei words and Kansei engineering methods produces a unique educational game tool that makes children more interested in participating in learning

Stimulate Smooth Motoric Development in Preschool Children By Using Educational Game Tools

Introduction: The development of smooth motoric, language, and interact to adapted in social are the growth of preschool aged children involves aggressive. Children’s movements that use a small muscles or only certain parts of the body smooth motoric is process in growth. The growth of this aspect can be stimulated, which kind of the use of Educational Game Tools (EGT). The purpose of this research was to identify the usefulness of using educational games equipment to stimulate smooth motoric growth in preschool children at Srikandi Kindergarten, Lhokseumawe.
 Methods: The method used in this research was Quasi-experimental Research. The technique of this study took the illustration by using the random sampling technique, with a total of 31 respondents who were given stimulation at that time. The data from this study were processed by using a dependent T-test of the variables of educational games and smooth motoric development in preschool children.
 Results: The results of this study showed that the use of educational games is effective for stimulating smooth motoric development in preschool children with a p-value = 0.000 < (0.05).
 Conclusion: The study can be concluded that children aged 4-5 years have questionable smooth motor development and irregularities before being given Educational Game Tools (EGT) stimulation. It is suggested to parents of respondents to use educational game tools to stimulate motoric development in children according to their developmental age.

Stimulasi Kemampuan Motorik Halus Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Melalui Kegiatan Membuat Alat Permainan Edukatif

Early childhood is a unique individual who needs to given learning differently from children over their age. Early childhood learning is presented through playing or making toys. Through activity of making toys make children have good knowledge without them knowing it. Activities to make APE can stimulate various aspects of children's abilities. Fine motor abilities are one of aspects that cannot missed in the provision of stimulus. Purpose of this study is explore effective learning activities to stimulate fine motor skills of early childhood age 5-6 years in TK Negeri Pembina Abiansemal. This research was carried out using qualitative descriptive research methods. Results showed effective learning was carried out using interesting and fun learning methods. Obstacles experienced by teachers in developing stimulation of fine motor skills are factors from inside and outside the child. Impact of stimulating fine motor abilities of children aged 5-6 years through activity of making educational game tools shows positive and negative impacts. Data obtained, seen that positive impact more than negative impact so that stimulation provided also better. Teachers have tried resolve negative impact so this learning method can continue to be applied.

EFEKTIVITAS APE KARTU KATA BERGAMBAR DALAM PENGEMBANGAN BAHASA ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI RA MIFTAHUL HUDA CEMORO

Language development in children is the ability to express language orally, both recognizing pictures, symbols of the letters of the alphabet, spelling and reading vocabulary as well as the ability to communicate. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the picture word card educational game tool in language development for children aged 5-6 years at RA Miftahul Huda Cemoro. The place and time of this research was conducted on Jl. General Sudirman No. 02 Cemoro Hamlet, Balak Village, Songgon District, Banyuwangi Regency. This study uses qualitative descriptive research from data obtained through interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used the Miles and Huberman model. The stages in learning activities carried out through the application of pictorial word card educational game tools, namely the planning stage, the implementation stage and the evaluation stage. At the evaluation stage the teacher uses a checklist assessment. From the results of the final accumulation of assessments using 4 indicators that have been determined as a reference for assessment, there were 8 children who achieved BSB scores (developed very well) and 2 children achieved BSH scores (developed as expected). This shows that the application of picture word card educational games can stimulate the development of language skills in children optimally.

Pengaruh Model Project Based Learning dan Gaya Belajar terhadap Kemampuan Membuat Alat Permainan Edukatif untuk Anak Usia Dini pada Mahasiswa S-1 PG-PAUD Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya

Abstract: The Influence of Project Based Learning Models and Learning Styles on the Ability to Make Educational Game Tools for Early Childhood in S-1 PG-PAUD Students of PGRI Adi Buana University Surabaya. The study aims to determine the influence of Project Based Learning Models and Learning Styles on the Ability to make Educational Game Tools for Early Childhood in S1 PG-PAUD Students of PGRI Adi Buana University Surabaya. This research uses a quantitative approach involving S1 PG-PAUD students class of 2015 classes A and B. data collected through learning style questionnaires, project assessment sheets and educational game tool assessment sheets. The respondents were 48 S1 PG-PAUD students class of 2015. There are only 2 free variables, namely project-based learning models and learning styles, while bound variables are the ability to make educational tools. The findings of this study show that the project-based learning model affects the ability to make educational game tools in early childhood while learning styles do not affect the ability to make educational game tools in students.

PENGEMBANGAN ALAT PERMAINAN EDUKATIF PEROSOTAN ARITMATIKA (PETIK) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERHITUNG ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN

This study aims to develop products in the form of appropriate and effective learning media used for learning to count, especially basic addition and subtraction for children aged 5-6 tahun years. The method used in this research is R&D (research and development), namely product development in the form of an arithmetic slide educational game tool (PETIK) and data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, documentation and validation questionnaires form material experts, media and learning experts. The data analisys technique used in this study used descriptive analisys of percentages. The results of this study indicate that the arithmetic slide educational game tool (PETIK) has met the criteria for being very feasible and effective in being used in learning activities to improve the numeracy skills of children aged 5-6 years.

PENERAPAN ALAT PERMAINAN EDUKATIF SENSORY PATH DALAM MENINGKATKAN ASPEK PERKEMBANGAN KOGNITIF ANAK KELOMPOK A (USIA 4-5 TAHUN) DI TK PGRI 3 NGAWI DS. MANGUNHARJO KEC. NGAWI KAB. NGAWI

ABSTRACT Educational Game Tool (APE) is a learning media with the aim of improving the ability of aspects of child development that are tailored to the age and level of child development in an interesting way. APE that can be used to improve aspects of child development with the sensory path. Sensory Path is a sensory pathway that was developed into an educational play tool to develop children's development that involves the five senses, one of which is children's cognitive abilities related to memory, logical thinking and problem solving. Low cognitive abilities and the lack of learning media used make children less interested and bored in following the learning delivered. This problem is the background of research on the application of sensory path educational game tools in improving aspects of cognitive development of children in group A (aged 4-5 years) at PGRI 3 Ngawi
 This study uses a qualitative approach with the type of Classroom Action Research (CAR) where data is collected by interview, observation and documentation methods. Sources of informants from this study were the principal and educators of PGRI 3 TK in Ngawi. The results of this study will be presented in the form of sentences, not in the form of numbers presented in the observation table. The data analysis technique used is observation, assessment sheet and conclusion drawing. With learning that applies the Sensory Path Educational Game Tool, it can be seen that there is an increase in children's cognitive abilities which can be seen from the initial condition of the child's cognitive ability which was originally still quite low with conditions after the application of the sensory path educational game tool to increase. The application of sensory path educational games has been proven to improve cognitive abilities in children aged 4-5 years.
 Keywords: Educational Game Tool (APE), Sensory Path, Cognitive Aspect

EFEKTIVITAS APE MAZE TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN KOGNITIF ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN

This study aims to determine whether the Maze educational game tool is effective in improving the cognitive development of children aged 5-6 years. Cognitive aspect is one aspect of development in children that is important to be developed, which this aspect refers to the stage of the child's ability. The cognitive ability of children aged 5-6 years is where children can know numbers, so that children can determine the picture of numbers, can deal with problems seen in everyday life, children have understood the conditions and consistent results, and children can show exploratory exercises. The method used in this research is systematic literature or literature study, the literature used in the past 6 years. This research consists of 6 stages including: determining the title, exploring information, determining the direction of the research, collecting data, presenting data, and compiling reports. Based on the results of the literature above, it can be concluded that the effectiveness of the Maze Educational Game Tool (APE) is quite effective in helping to improve the Cognitive Development of Adult Children 5-6 years. It can be concluded that APE maze is able to help children's cognitive development well, such as helping children to practice problem solving skills, recognizing and knowing numbers, recognizing and mentioning number symbols and children can know various alphabets.

Development of Educational Tool Game (APE) Scooter Board Sensory for Children With Special Needs

This study aims to develop an educational game tool (APE) that can stimulate the sensor-motor abilities of children with special needs who have problems in motor and movement development. APE was developed in addition to playing but also aims to provide education and other experiences according to their developmental age and needs. The research method used is the ADDIE development research method (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). The subjects in this study were 20 person children with mild ID and autism, aged 8-12 years consisting of 12 girls and 8 boys. This study involved 4 experts, consisting of 2 learning media experts, 1 psychologist, and 1 Adaptive Physical Educator. Based on the analysis by experts using CVI and CVR, the sensory scooter board game tool obtained a mean score of 0.6 which means it has high validity, in other words the sensory scooter board APE developed is safe, inexpensive (low cost), and stimulates the motor skills of children with special needs.

Design of a Virtual Laboratory Based on Virtual Reality for Learning Resources in Early Childhood Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the world of education and universities, including the Open University’s Early Childhood Education study program. Because the number of students taking this course is very large at all levels, at the beginning of the pandemic, there were problems in the online learning media courses and kindergarten learning resources. It was recognized that there was a need to create a forum in the Early Childhood Education study program, namely a virtual learning laboratory program for the pandemic and post-pandemic period. It was identified that this program should use virtual reality, so that students can surf the lab in cyberspace as if they were there, with media and learning resources that are adapted to the culture of the Indonesian people and others, so that students are more independent in their learning. The ADDIE R&D model was used in this study (analysis, design, develop, implementation and evaluation). The needs were first analyzed and then the virtual reality lab product was developed, which included media for kindergarten courses and other learning resources, especially about educational game tools. This was validated by learning material experts and learning media experts with scores of 91 and 94, respectively.
 Keywords: design, virtual laboratory, virtual reality, independent learning

The Effectiveness of Using Educational Game Tools in Stimulate Smooth Motor Development to Preschooler at TKIT Bunayya Lhokseumawe

Excellent motor development is that the improvement of children's movements that use little muscles or solely bound body elements. Hidayat (2005) said that the development of preschool age children includes aspects of gross and excellent motor skills, language and social adaptation. The development of this aspect can be stimulated, one of which is the use of Educational Game Tools. The purpose of this research was to establish the effectiveness of using educational games to stimulate excellent motor development in preschool children at TKIT Bunayya Lhokseumawe.
 The method used in this research is Semi Experiment with a population of 152 TKIT Bunayya students. The sampling technique used is the Arbitrary Testing technique, with a total of 20 respondents who were given stimulation at the time of information collection. The data collection was carried out on 27 to 31 August 2018. The information from this study was processed using the dependent t-test of educational game variables and fine motor development in preschool children.
 The results showed that the use of educational games was effective in stimulating fine motor development in preschool children with p-esteem = 0.000 < (0.05). It is recommended to use educational game tools to stimulate motor development in children according to their developmental age. For other researchers, it is better to use other game tools to stimulate development and can develop this research with a large number of samples and have a control group.

Alat Permainan Edukatif (APE) untuk Meningkatkan Perkembangan Sosial Emosional Anak Usia Dini

The purpose of this study is to identify and describe educational game tools that can improve the social emotional development of early childhood. This study uses the library research method, which is to collect various kinds of information and data with the help of existing materials in the library such as books, journals/articles, and other sources, as well as relevant previous research results, to obtain answers and theoretical foundations on the issues raised. will be researched. Analysis of the data using content analysis. Based on the research that has been done, it can be seen that from several types of Educational Game Tools (APE) that can be used, such as Lego, puzzles, blocks and finger puppets or hand puppets can improve social emotional development in early childhood.

Pemanfaatan Bahan Alam Sebagai Alat Permainan Edukatif di Kelompok B TK Se-Kecamatan Selupu Rejang Kabupaten Rejang Lebong Provinsi Bengkulu

This study aimed to describe the use of natural materials as educational game tool in learning. The population of this study were all 56 teachers. The sampling of this study used a total sampling technique so that all populations were sampled. The data collection techniques of this research used a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using the average and percentage formula. The results of the research showed that the use of natural materials as educational game tool are categorized as very low. In the aspect of the types of natural materials, the characteristics of educational game tool and the types of natural materials used in a month are categorized as very low, while the educational game tool requirements are categorized as low. The results of research in group B Kindergarten in Selupu Rejang District, Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province showed that teachers still verry rarely used natural materials as educational game tool.

ANALISA KEGIATAN BERHITUNG PADA ANAK DENGAN MEDIA SPINDLE BOX DI TK AISYIYAH 18 ASEMJAJAR

Early childhood education is useful as a stimulation for children in accordance with the growth characteristics of children at their age. Age 4-5 years is the age when children begin to recognize symbols in the form of numbers from one to ten. Therefore, early childhood education, especially in formal education such as in Aisyiyah 18 Asemjajar Kindergarten, must be able to improve the learning of arithmetic activities. Spindle Box is an educational game tool for children that will be implemented in Aisyiyah 18 Asemjajar Kindergarten to improve counting activities. This research was conducted on 18 children in class A1 (9 boys and 9 girls). Research activities were carried out for three days with predetermined steps. Based on the results of the study, the spindle box succeeded in increasing children's numeracy activities and the children became more enthusiastic so it can be concluded that the APE spindle box has a positive influence on children's numeracy activities in Aisyiyah 18 Kindergarten Asemjajar

Efektivitas Alat Permainan Edukatif (APE) terhadap Perkembangan Kognitif Anak Usia Dini

The purpose of writing this article is to find out whether educational game tools are effective for early childhood cognitive development. This research is library research, namely research that uses library data collection methods, or research whose objects are extracted from various library information (books, encyclopedias, scientific journals, and documents). The effectiveness of the Educational Game Tool (APE) is quite effective on Early Childhood Cognitive Development. There are several educational game tools, both modern and traditional that are useful for improving children's cognitive development, including 1) Role playing, 2) Congklak, 3) Playing Legos, 4) Puzzles. It can be said that through some educational game tools it is effective to improve children's cognitive development such as puzzle games, congklak, and so on, while some educational games are not effective to improve early childhood cognitive development.

PENGEMBANGAN ALAT PERMAINAN EDUKATIF (APE) ULAR TANGGA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MOTORIK KASAR ANAK USIA 4-5 TAHUN

This study aims to determine the development and feasibility of the snake ladder educational game tool (APE) to improve the gross motor skills of children aged 4-5 years. The research method used is Research and Development (RND), which produces a product and can test the effectiveness of the product. The data analysis technique used by the researcher in this study is a quantitative descriptive analysis technique. Data analysis for product feasibility uses the assessment of the results obtained from learning media experts and material experts in the form of a questionnaire instrument (questionnaire). The resulting product development in the form of an educational game tool (APE) snake ladder made of banner printing material with a size of 2.4 x 3 meters is used as a learning medium to improve gross motor skills of children aged 4-5 years. The validation results obtained in the development of the snake and ladder educational game tool (APE) are very satisfying. The results of material validation are in the "very feasible" category. While the results of media validation are having a "very feasible" validation category. The results of the two validation categories show "very feasible", therefore the development of the snake and ladder educational game tool (APE) is certainly very suitable to be used to improve the gross motor skills of children aged 4-5 years.