Inovasi Media Hijaiyah Letters Multisensori Game untuk Anak Usia Dini

Abstract

Early childhood is a golden age that plays a crucial role in shaping cognitive, language, social-emotional, and religious development. At this stage, children learn most effectively through direct experiences, play-based activities, and multisensory stimulation. However, the introduction of hijaiyah letters in early childhood education is still often dominated by conventional methods such as rote memorization and verbal repetition, which tend to be monotonous and less engaging for children. This study aims to develop the Hijaiyah Letters Multisensory Game as an innovative learning medium to introduce hijaiyah letters to early childhood learners. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using a simplified 4D model, limited to the three stages of 3D (define, design, and develop). Data were collected through observation, interviews, and validation questionnaires. The developed media integrates visual, tactile, and kinesthetic activities through an educational game that encourages children to actively explore, arrange, and recognize hijaiyah letters. The results indicate that the Hijaiyah Letters Multisensory Game is feasible and practical as a learning medium and is able to stimulate multiple aspects of early childhood development, including cognitive, language, fine motor, social-emotional, and creativity aspects. Therefore, this media can serve as an alternative interactive and meaningful learning tool for introducing hijaiyah letters in early childhood education.