Using Educational Games Tools through Word Card to Improve Children’s Begining Reading Ability at Kindergarten Pembina in Beabunta, North Luwu

Abstract

Abstract: This research was about the use of Educational Games Tools with word cards. The problem statements of this study were (1) How is the management description of using Educational Games tools through word card at Kindergarten Pembina in Beabunta, Luwu Utara?, (2) How is the children’s beginning reading ability description at Kindergarten Pembina in Beabunta North Luwu?, (3) Is the use of Educational Games Tools can improve children’s beginning reading ability at Kindergarten Pembina in Beabunta North Luwu? The research method used pre-experimental design with a one group pretest and posttest one group design. The data collection used observation, testing, and documentation techniques. In this study, the population and sample were early childhood, which numbered 25 children. The results of this study indicated that (1) the management description of using Educational Games Tools through word cards for children Kindergarten Pemnina in Beabunta, North Luwu described in three phases, namely planning, presentation, and implementation of activities; methods / techniques used in the implementation of activities by using Educational Games Tools, and time of implementation of activities in using Educational Games Tools, (2) The description of the beginning reading ability to Kindergarten Pembina in Beabunta, North Luwu before being treated pretest were at high and medium categories. While, after learning through games Educational Tool using the word cards on the posttest increased and the children entirely within the high category, (3) Use of Educational Games Tools through word cards can improve beginning reading skills of children. This means that the beginning of the child's reading ability improved after be being treated of Educational Games Tools through word cards.
Keywords: Educational Games, Reading Skills, Word Card