PENGGUNAAN MEDIA BIG BOOK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN

Abstract

This study aims to enhance the early reading abilities of children aged 5 to 6 years at RA Qurrota A’yun, Malang Regency, through the implementation of big book media. Employing a Classroom Action Research (CAR) methodology, the study follows a cyclical process consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection, conducted in class B2. The research focuses on both the integration of big book media in learning activities and the improvement of children’s foundational reading skills. The findings indicate that the use of big book media significantly contributed to the development of children's reading proficiency. In the pre-cycle stage, only 20% of the participants met the "Developing as Expected" (BSH) criteria. This percentage increased to 48.88% in Cycle I and reached 84.44% in Cycle II, where most children achieved the "Developing Very Well" (BSB) level. The incorporation of big book media created a more engaging and interactive learning environment, promoting active participation and effectively supporting children's reading development. Therefore, big book media can serve as an effective alternative tool to improve early literacy skills in early childhood education settings.