Research Article
Designing of Wooden Toys as A Media to Introduce Letters and to Soft Motor Muscles for Early Children
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.25-10-2023.2348263, author={Winarno Winarno and Hendro Aryanto and Nanda Nini Anggaalih and Asidigisianti Surya Patria and Nova Kristiana and Winata Riang Saputra}, title={Designing of Wooden Toys as A Media to Introduce Letters and to Soft Motor Muscles for Early Children}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Language, Literature, Education, and Culture, ICOLLEC 2023, 25-27 October 2023, Bali, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICOLLEC}, year={2024}, month={7}, keywords={alphabet bilingual early childhood wooden toy}, doi={10.4108/eai.25-10-2023.2348263} }- Winarno Winarno
Hendro Aryanto
Nanda Nini Anggaalih
Asidigisianti Surya Patria
Nova Kristiana
Winata Riang Saputra
Year: 2024
Designing of Wooden Toys as A Media to Introduce Letters and to Soft Motor Muscles for Early Children
ICOLLEC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.25-10-2023.2348263
Abstract
In 2022, Indonesia gained global attention through active participation in the G20 summit, attracting investment interest. However, the country's low English proficiency, which ranks 81 out of 111 nations, poses a challenge to its global competitiveness. To address this, the Directorate General of Early Childhood Education, Elementary, and Secondary Education is committed to early bilingual alphabet introduction to enhance literacy. Proficiency in international languages is crucial for the rapid development of young children. An interactive bilingual alphabet book is proposed to aid comprehension and interest during early development, impacting a child's intelligence. The initiative aims to equip the younger generation for global opportunities by creating an interactive wooden toy, focusing on letter recognition, language learning which includes Indonesian and English, and refining fine motor skills in early childhood. The design methodology utilizes qualitative descriptive research and data triangulation. Test results and expert validation confirm the viability of this educational tool.