The Effect of Alphabet and Picture Box Media (KOFABAR) on Early Literacy Skills

Abstract

The main issue addressed in this study is that early literacy skills in children aged 4-5 years at KB Kuntum Khaira Kota Padang Panjang Timur are still not optimal. This can be seen from the fact that some children still struggle to distinguish between letter shapes and sounds. The Alphabet and Picture Box Media (Kofabar) is one activity that can enhance early literacy skills in children. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Alphabet and Picture Box Media (Kofabar) has an effect on early literacy skills in children aged 4-5 years. The research method used is quantitative with an experimental design, specifically a one-group pre-test post-test design. The population for this study includes all children at KB Kuntum Khaira Kota Padang Panjang Timur, totaling 18 students. The sample for this study was determined using purposive sampling, with the sample consisting of 8 children from the Mekkah class. The instrument used is a checklist with assessment categories: Not Developed (BB), Starting to Develop (MB), Developing as Expected (BSH), and Developing Very Well (BSB). Data collection techniques include observation, and data analysis techniques involve normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis testing using the t-test. Based on the results of the study on the effect of the Alphabet and Picture Box Media (Kofabar) on early literacy skills in children aged 4-5 years, it was found that before the treatment, the average early literacy skill score was 10.12, and after the treatment, the average score was 20.25, showing an increase of 10.12. Statistical analysis with a significance level of 5% indicates that t0= 22.48 is greater than tt= 2.36 (t0= 22.48 >tt= 2.36), thus the null hypothesis (h0) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (ha) is accepted, meaning the Alphabet and Picture Box Media (Kofabar) significantly affects early literacy skills in children. In conclusion, the Alphabet and Picture Box Media (Kofabar) has a significant effect on early literacy skills in children aged 4-5 years