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Local wisdom, particularly traditional snacks, constitutes an essential part of national cultural identity that needs to be introduced from an early age. However, observations at SDN 1 Tanggungharjo revealed that students' understanding of traditional snacks remains low, compounded by a lack of contextual and engaging visual learning media. This study aims to design an illustrated book titled "Belajar Jajanan Tradisional" (Learning Traditional Snacks) as a local wisdom-based educational medium for grades 3–6 students at SDN 1 Tanggungharjo. The Design Thinking method was employed through five stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. Data were collected through direct observation, teacher interviews, and student questionnaires. The outcome is a 20-page digital illustrated book in A5 PDF format covering four traditional snacks — klepon, dadar gulung, apem, and kue lapis — with content encompassing their origins, philosophy, cultural values, ingredients, and preparation processes. The applied design elements include character personification, vector cartoon style, bright color palettes based on the snacks' natural colors, rounded sans-serif typography, and a charactercentered layout tailored to the cognitive characteristics of students aged 9–12 years. Trial results demonstrated that the illustrated book effectively enhanced students' understanding of and interest in traditional snacks, while receiving positive feedback from teachers as a contextual and meaningful supplementary medium for thematic learning. 

Reading and writing literacy is a fundamental competency that supports elementary school students’ learning success. However, the development of digital technology has changed students’ learning habits, with some students preferring gadgets over reading books. This study aims to analyze the reading and writing literacy skills of fourth-grade students at SD 3 Wergu Wetan in the digital era, identify factors influencing literacy skills, examine the impact of digital media use on literacy habits, and describe school efforts to strengthen literacy culture. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design involving fourth-grade teachers and students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires, then analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that students’ literacy skills are categorized as fairly good, with a positive response percentage of 70.4%. Nevertheless, some students still require support in understanding reading materials and developing writing skills. Digital media influences literacy habits as both a challenge and an opportunity when used appropriately. School initiatives through the Wednesday Morning Literacy Program, visual-based learning media, and regular reading and writing activities contribute to strengthening literacy culture. Collaboration among schools, teachers, and parents is needed to optimize digital technology use while improving students’ literacy skills.

The low creative thinking skills of students in learning Social Science (IPS) in elementary school, especially in the aspect of originality, is the background of this research. This research aims to find out the influence of Augmented Reality-based interactive cultural map media on the creative thinking skills of primary school grade IV students. This research uses a quantitative approach with a one group pretest-posttest design. The research subjects were 35 grade IV students at one of the elementary schools in Gresik who were selected with a saturated sampling technique. A research instrument in the form of a description test that measures creative thinking skills based on four aspects, namely fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Data analysis was carried out using the normality test and the paired t test. The research results show that there is an average increase in the student's creative thinking skills score from 9.31 in the pretest to 12.80 in the posttest. The t test results show a significant difference between before and after treatment. These findings show that Augmented Reality-based interactive cultural map media has a positive effect on students' creative thinking skills. The implication of this research is that Augmented Reality-based media can be used as an alternative to IPS learning innovation in elementary schools to improve students' creative thinking skills in 21st century learning.

This study aims to examine the strategic role of teachers in instilling anti-corruption educational values in elementary school (SD/MI) students in the digital era. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with five SD/MI teachers in Karawang Regency conducted in May 2026. Findings reveal that all informants possess adequate conceptual understanding of anti-corruption education as a character-building process rather than mere knowledge transmission. Teachers perform three principal functions: as behavioral role models, value-based learning facilitators, and collaborative partners with families. Implemented strategies include exemplary conduct, habituation, cross-subject value integration, and utilization of digital media such as educational videos, animations, and interactive quizzes. However, implementation faces significant obstacles, including social media normalizing dishonest behavior, instant-gratification tendencies among students, and weak synergy between schools and family environments. This research affirms that successful internalization of anti-corruption values requires consistent teacher exemplarity, a conducive school ecosystem, robust digital literacy, and sustainable tri-center educational collaboration. Practical implications include the necessity of strengthening teachers' pedagogical competencies in designing character-based learning that is adaptive to the dynamics of the digital era.

This study aims to describe the implementation of the group discussion model as a strategy to strengthen students' collaboration in Indonesian procedural text learning in Grade IV of SDN 8 Selat Penuguan. The study focuses on the implementation of group discussion, the forms of students' collaboration, the teacher's role in guiding collaboration, and the supporting and inhibiting factors in the learning process. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The primary data were obtained from the teacher and Grade IV students, while supporting data were collected from learning documents. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was strengthened through source and technique triangulation. The findings indicate that group discussion was implemented through planning, small-group formation, procedural-text-based tasks, discussion, presentation, feedback, and reflection. The model strengthened students' collaboration through task sharing, mutual assistance, expressing opinions, listening to peers, and taking responsibility for group outcomes. The teacher acted as a learning designer, facilitator, guide, communication mediator, and evaluator of collaborative processes. Supporting factors included teacher readiness, the suitability of procedural text material, the use of worksheets, and a conducive classroom climate, while inhibiting factors included uneven student participation, limited time, differences in language competence, and the dominance of particular students in group work. The study concludes that the group discussion model is relevant for procedural text learning because it integrates material comprehension with the development of elementary students' social skills.

This study aims to provide the benefits of a psychological approach in education through a learning adjustment strategy based on the developmental stage and age limits of students. The study used a library method with a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach through a review of educational psychology literature, cognitive development theory, national education regulations, and various relevant scientific journals. The results of the study indicate that learning effectiveness is greatly influenced by the alignment between material, teaching methods, and students' psychological readiness. Piaget's cognitive development theory indicates that elementary school-aged children are at the concrete operational stage, thus requiring contextual learning, the use of real-life media, and active interaction in the learning process. This study also found that age limits in the education system have an important function as a means of synchronizing students' biological, emotional, social, and intellectual readiness with learning targets. Through the "Psychological Navigation" model, this study offers a strategic framework for educators to create adaptive, humanistic learning that is oriented towards optimal student development. The implications of this study emphasize that teachers need to understand the individual characteristics of students so that the educational process does not only focus on academic achievement, but also supports the psychological well-being and character formation of students as a whole.

The urgency of this research stems from the knowledge gap regarding contextual factors contributing to the underuse of learning media in rural elementary schools, which has not been adequately addressed in previous research, which has tended to focus on urban contexts. This study aims to examine teachers' perceptions at Sugayang Public Elementary School regarding the underuse of learning media in the learning process, as well as the factors that contribute to it. The method used was a descriptive qualitative method, utilizing in-depth interviews as a data collection technique. The data were then analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques according to Miles and Huberman. The results showed that teachers experienced difficulties in using technology, difficulties in creating learning media, and the perception that using media was time-consuming. This reveals an important pattern that the underuse of learning media is a systematic problem rooted in the TPACK gap that is not supported by practical time management solutions. These findings imply that changes in learning practices will not occur simply through the provision of generic technology tools or training; rather, bottom-up and contextual solutions are needed. The novelty of this research lies in the in-depth qualitative approach applied to the under-researched context of rural elementary schools, which has not been studied before. This research contributes through recommendations for the implementation of a peer-mentoring program and the development of a ready-to-use digital learning media bank, thus offering valuable insights for future research with relevant stakeholders.

This study investigates the development of Indonesian language literacy among third-grade elementary school students. The primary problems identified were acute classroom passivity and low reading comprehension, evidenced by an initial learning mastery of only 45.16%, which were largely driven by conventional teacher-centered pedagogy. The objective of this research is to enhance early-grade reading literacy and active participation through an innovative instructional intervention. The proposed method employed a two-cycle Classroom Action Research (CAR) design at SDN Jrebeng Kulon 1, integrating the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by serial picture media. This approach utilizes chronological visual scaffolding to facilitate narrative comprehension for students in the concrete operational stage. The results demonstrated a highly significant academic progression: classical learning mastery increased to 70.97% (mean score: 80.80) in Cycle I and culminated in an absolute 100% mastery rate (mean score: 94.51) by the end of Cycle II. The synthesis of these findings reveals that transitioning from static visual aids to serial visual stimuli within a problem-oriented framework effectively mitigates cognitive dissonance and eradicates classroom passivity. In conclusion, the integration of the PBL model with serial picture media serves as a comprehensive pedagogical solution that not only maximizes cognitive reading comprehension but also reconstructs students' verbal articulation and social-collaborative skills, offering a highly scalable strategy for early primary education.

This research is motivated by the low critical thinking skills of third-grade students in learning Pancasila symbols and the limited use of interesting, interactive learning media in the classroom. The purpose of this study is to develop the Magic Letter Spinwheel learning media, determine its feasibility, and examine the improvement of students’ critical thinking skills after using the media. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE development model, consisting of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. The research subjects were third-grade students of SDN Sumber 02, Blitar Regency. Data were collected through observation, interviews, validation questionnaires from media and material experts, as well as pretests and posttests. The data were analyzed descriptively using qualitative and quantitative approaches, including feasibility percentages and the N-Gain test. The development results show that the Magic Letter Spinwheel is an interactive learning medium in the form of a spinning wheel containing Pancasila symbols, questions, and learning activities that encourage students to think critically. This medium is designed with an attractive display and is supported by light features and an automatic rotation button to increase students’ learning interest. Based on expert validation, the media is declared feasible for classroom use. The implementation of the Magic Letter Spinwheel can improve students’ critical thinking skills through active, enjoyable, and student-centered learning activities. Therefore, this media is suitable for use in Pancasila Education learning to support the development of critical thinking skills among third-grade elementary school students.

This study aims to map the trends, integration forms, effectiveness, and contribution of ethnomathematics in elementary school mathematics learning toward national cultural preservation. A systematic literature review (SLR) approach following the PRISMA 2020 protocol was employed. Searches across four academic databases (Scopus, Google Scholar, CrossRef, and Semantic Scholar) yielded 1,176 articles, from which 30 articles met the inclusion criteria. Results indicate that ethnomathematics research in elementary schools has increased significantly during 2023–2026, particularly following the implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka. The three most dominant forms of integration are digital modules and media (53.3%), traditional games (33.3%), and ethnomathematics-based worksheets (13.3%). Geometry and measurement is the most researched mathematics topic (50.0%), and conceptual understanding shows the most significant improvement (40.0%). Beyond improving mathematics achievement, ethnomathematics integration contributes to cultural preservation through cultural contextualization in learning (60.0%), strengthening cultural identity and values (26.7%), and active local cultural preservation (10.0%). The study recommends teacher training, curriculum policy strengthening, cross-sector collaboration, and further research to sustain ethnomathematics implementation in Indonesian elementary schools.

Indonesia’s multicultural diversity poses serious challenges in maintaining social harmony, marked by increasing cases of intolerance driven by differences in ethnicity, religion, and culture. Education, particularly civics (PPKn), plays a strategic role in instilling tolerance values from an early age. This study aims to analyze the strategies used by elementary school teachers in cultivating tolerance attitudes through PPKn  learning, identify the implementation of tolerance values in classroom activities and student social interactions, and reveal the challenges faced by teachers along with effective and contextual learning strategies. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach based on library research, collecting data from accredited scientific journals published between 2021 and 2025, sourced from databases including google scholar, DOAJ, and sinta- indexed journals. Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis through stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, with source triangulation appliet to ensure validity. The findings reveal that affective teachers employ a holistic approach encompassing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains, consistent with Bloom’s revised taxonomy. Teachers serve not only as knowledge transmitters but also as moral role models, as supported by Bandura’s Social Learning Theory. Implementation is carried out through three channels: intracurricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. Key challenges include dominance of cognitive approaches, limited understanding of multicultural education, and negative influencesof social media. This study implies the urgent need for continuous professional training for PPKn teachers, differentiated and inclusive learning design, and active collaboration between schools and families to strengthen the internalization of tolerance values in elementary school students.

This research was motivated by the importance of public relations management in building cooperation among schools, parents, and communities to support the improvement of educational quality in elementary schools. This study aimed to analyze public relations management in increasing parent and community participation in elementary schools. The research used a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data collection techniques were conducted through interviews, observations, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, parents, and community members as informants. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that public relations management was implemented through direct communication in parent meetings, the use of digital media such as WhatsApp Groups, parental involvement in school activities, and collaboration with the community in supporting educational programs. Parent participation was reflected in mutual cooperation activities, assisting students’ learning, and supporting school programs. The obstacles found included parents’ limited time, low digital literacy among some parents, and the lack of optimal evaluation of school public relations programs. The implications of this study indicate that effective public relations management can increase parent and community involvement in supporting the educational process in elementary schools.

This study aimed to develop Matif (Interactive Mathematics) video media on the topic of equivalent fractions for fourth-grade elementary school students and to determine its validity, effectiveness, and student responses. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model. It was conducted at SD Muhammadiyah Gresik during the first semester, involving 19 fourth-grade students. Data collection techniques included interviews, expert validation sheets for content and media, learning effectiveness tests, and student response questionnaires. The development process followed five ADDIE stages. (1) Analysis involved curriculum analysis, needs analysis, and student characteristics analysis. (2) Design focused on creating the learning flow and storyboard. (3) Development produced the video media, which was validated by experts. The material expert validation score reached 97.5%, and the media expert validation score was 91.6%, both categorized as very valid. These results indicate that the material is highly appropriate, clear, and easy to understand, while the media demonstrates excellent quality in visual, audio, typography, language, and usability aspects. (4) Implementation involved testing the media on students, with an N-Gain score of 0.8405, categorized as high, indicating that the media effectively improves students’ understanding. (5) Evaluation was conducted through student response questionnaires, resulting in a score of 95.5%, categorized as very good, showing that students found the media engaging, easy to use, and helpful. Overall, the Matif video media meets the criteria of validity and effectiveness, making it suitable as an innovative learning alternative, with potential for further development through enhanced animations and varied exercises.

This research is motivated by the need for interactive digital learning media to increase interest in learning and understanding of multiplication concepts in elementary school students. This study aims to develop interactive Math Space media based on space math adventure games on multiplication material for third-grade students of Mursyidah Elementary School and assess its feasibility based on aspects of validity, response, and effectiveness. The method used is research and development with a 4D model that includes the stages of definition, design, development, and dissemination. Data were collected through expert validation, teacher and student response questionnaires, and learning outcome tests. The results showed that the Math Space media has a very high level of validity with a percentage of 94% from material experts and 95% from media experts. Meanwhile, positive responses from teachers and students were 94.5% which is included in the very good category. Meanwhile, the effectiveness test produced an N-gain value of 0.87 which is in the very effective category, so this media is proven to be able to significantly improve understanding of multiplication concepts. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the interactive Math Space media is valid, has received positive feedback, and is effective for use in learning mathematics, especially multiplication, and has the potential to be developed for other materials and subjects.

This study aims to develop a PAFE (KPK FPB BOARD) learning medium for KPK and FPB materials for fifth-grade students at SDN 47 Gresik. This research uses the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model, which focuses on the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and feasibility testing of the resulting learning media. This media was developed as an interactive tool capable of increasing learning interest, strengthening conceptual understanding, and providing a more enjoyable learning experience. The results indicate that Math Space media meets three main aspects of educational media development: validity, practicality, and effectiveness. In terms of validity, the media expert's assessment obtained a percentage of 95% and a percentage of 80.9%, respectively. Based on the average of the two results, the percentage obtained was 87.9%, making it highly valid. In terms of practicality and effectiveness, the N-gain calculation result of 0.80 is categorized as very effective, thus demonstrating that the use of the media significantly improves understanding of the KPK and FPB concepts. In terms of practicality, student responses reached 92.8%, indicating that this media is highly practical, easy to use, engaging, and supports independent learning. Overall, the PAFE (KPK FPB BOARD) learning media was deemed feasible, practical, and effective for use in mathematics learning, particularly in KPK and FPB. Furthermore, this media is flexible and can be used for both in-class and out-of-class learning.

This study aims to determine the application of picture media and bingo games in English learning at elementary schools and to improve students’ confidence in learning English. The research was conducted in the sixth grade of Aengbaja Kenek Elementary School in the 2025/2026 academic year with 7 students as the research subjects. The research method used was classroom action research with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and literature study.The results showed that the use of picture media and bingo games was able to increase students’ motivation, enthusiasm, and ability in learning English. Students became more active in learning new vocabulary, understanding grammar, practicing pronunciation, and improving their speaking and reading skills. In addition, the learning process became more enjoyable, interactive, and less monotonous, so students were more confident in using English. Picture media helped students understand the material visually, while bingo games created an interesting learning atmosphere through learning-by-playing activities. Therefore, the application of picture media and bingo games are effective as a medium for teaching English in elementary schools to improve students’ language skills and learning motivation.

This research is motivated by the low speaking ability of elementary school students which is characterized by a lack of confidence, difficulty in expressing opinions in a coherent manner, and the lack of students' ability to express information clearly in learning Indonesian. These problems show that the learning that takes place has not fully provided opportunities for students to actively practice speaking skills. This research aims to Develop a booklet  based on Student Worksheets (LKPD) on interview text materials to support the speaking skills of grade IV elementary school students. The method used is research and Development with a 4D model which includes the define, design, and Develop stages. At the Development stage, the product is validated by media experts and subject matter experts to assess the feasibility level of the LKPD booklet  Developed. The results of the study showed that the LKPD booklet  obtained a feasibility percentage of 91.17% in the media aspect and 90.32% in the material aspect with a very feasible category. These results show that the LKPD booklet  Developed has met the eligibility criteria both in terms of appearance and content as teaching materials for learning Indonesian language in elementary schools. However, this research is still limited to the product validation stage, so further research is needed through field trials to determine the effectiveness of LKPD booklet s in improving students' speaking skills in more depth.

This study aimed to describe: (1) the development process of the Eksotika Pop-Up Book media on local wisdom material for fourth-grade elementary school students, (2) the validity of the media, (3) its effectiveness, and (4) students’ responses toward the media. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, consisting of Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. The study was conducted at UPT SDN 256 Gresik. Data were collected through interviews, observations, validation questionnaires from media and material experts, student response questionnaires, and learning outcome tests. The results showed that the Eksotika Pop-Up Book media was feasible for use in learning activities, obtaining a media expert validation score of 95.31% and a material expert validation score of 93.75%, both categorized as very valid. The media and content were aligned with the learning objectives and supported students’ understanding of local wisdom traditions in Gresik, including Rebo Wekasan, Malam Selawe, Pasar Bandeng, Sanggring, Pencak Macan, and Damar Kurung. Therefore, the Eksotika Pop-Up Book is considered valid and feasible as an alternative learning medium for Grade IV IPAS learning.

Teaching early grade students to read the Quran requires methods appropriate to their developmental characteristics. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the right-brain-based Wafa method in teaching Quran reading to first-grade students at SDIT Al-Fatih Pangkajene. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, homeroom teachers, and students. Data analysis was conducted through data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity was tested through triangulation of sources and methods.The results showed that the Wafa method was implemented through enjoyable, systematic, and multisensory learning. The teacher used songs, hand gestures, colorful visual media, letter cards, audio murottal (recitation of Quranic verses), repetition, and positive reinforcement to help students recognize the hijaiyah letters, recite them, and build reading confidence. Observations showed that most students were enthusiastic, happy, and active, and were able to master the basics of the hijaiyah letters. This method also strengthens students' learning motivation, self-confidence, and emotional connection with the Quran. Thus, the right-brain-based Wafa method has proven to be relevant as an effective, enjoyable, and appropriate Quranic learning strategy for early elementary school students.

The use of social media can have both positive and negative impacts on children. Proper use can enhance insight, knowledge, and increase learning motivation. However, excessive use can disrupt study time, reduce awareness of the importance of learning, and result in low learning motivation. To determine the relationship between the duration of social media use and the learning motivation of school-aged children at SDN Gisikdrono 03, Semarang City. This study uses a quantitative method with probability sampling technique, specifically stratified random sampling. The sample in this study consisted of 122 respondents. The instrument in the study used a questionnaire on the duration of social media use and learning motivation. Data analysis used the Spearman rank test. There is a relationship between the duration of social media use and the learning motivation of school-aged children at SDN Gisikdrono 03 Semarang City, with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05, leading to the rejection of H0 and acceptance of Ha, with a correlation value of -0.636, which falls into the strong category with a negative duration, indicating an inverse relationship. This means that the longer the duration of social media use, the lower the learning motivation. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the duration of social media use and learning motivation, where the longer the duration of social media use, the lower the learning motivation.