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Environmental education has become increasingly important in addressing global ecological challenges. This community service project aimed to cultivate environmental consciousness among elementary school students through the creative technique of ecoprinting. By using natural materials like leaves and flowers to create unique patterns on fabric, students were not only introduced to an artistic process but also gained a deeper appreciation for the natural world. A workshop was conducted at SDN Kedungpeluk 1 Candi Sidoarjo to teach students the basics of ecoprinting. Participants collected natural materials from their surroundings and experimented with various techniques to create personalized tote bags. The results were impressive, showcasing the students' creativity and their ability to transform natural elements into beautiful and functional objects. Beyond the artistic aspect, the project successfully fostered a sense of environmental stewardship among the students.

One of the health problems involving school-aged children is musculoskeletal complaints which are thought to be caused by using backpacks that are too heavy. School bags are used as containers for books and other school equipment to be taken to school. The current trend is that schools often give homework, assignments and extra-curricular activities which have an impact on the amount of material that school students have to bring. Objective: To determine the differences in levels of neck pain when using backpacks in children aged 10 - 12 years among students at SDN Barusari 01 Semarang in terms of gender. The sample in this study consisted of 52 children. Research Method: backpack use questionnaire and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) observation sheet. This research uses bivariate analysis, namely the Chi-Square test. The results showed that, of the 52 students, 26 students (68.2%) complained of mild pain and 18 students complained of moderate pain (21.7%) and 8 students did not complain of pain (10.10%). There is a relationship between backpack use and complaints of shoulder pain with a P value of 0.011 (P<0.05). Conclusion: There is a relationship between the use of backpacks and complaints of shoulder pain in students at Sdn Barusari 01 Semarang. Suggestion: Awareness of paying attention to the load or weight of backpacks at school is important to implement as a preventive measure to reduce the incidence of complaints of shoulder pain in school-aged children.

One effort to improve elementary school students' arithmetic (numeracy) skills is to use learning media in the form of an abacus. The abacus, also known as mental arithmetic, is a medium for developing thinking and calculating abilities in mathematics and is able to balance the abilities of the right and left brain. Therefore, SD 01 Ulak Karang teachers need to improve their skills in using the abacus, so that these skills can be mastered and provided to students well. The method of this activity includes basic level abacus training, namely (1) introducing body posture when using an abacus, (2) introducing the rules and how to operate/move the abacus beads, (3) introducing number notations represented by one or a group of abacus beads.  (4) introduce the technique of calculating addition and subtraction using an abacus and practice questions. Based on the results of this activity, the teachers at SDN 01 Ulak Karang Selatan are familiar with the technique of calculating with an abacus and can use the abacus to carry out addition and subtraction operations correctly and quickly. The teachers were very enthusiastic about being able to master all the techniques and calculation operations with the abacus.

Elementary school students' interest in reading is an important aspect in the ongoing learning process. However, students' low interest in reading is a challenge for educators. This article aims to examine various creative learning strategies that can be applied to increase elementary school students' interest in reading. Using the literature review method, this article identifies and analyzes effective learning strategies in the context of basic education.

Elementary school students' interest in reading is an important aspect in the ongoing learning process. However, students' low interest in reading is a challenge for educators. This article aims to examine various creative learning strategies that can be applied to increase elementary school students' interest in reading. Using the literature review method, this article identifies and analyzes effective learning strategies in the context of basic education.

The development of Information Technology, Industrial Revolution 4.0, and the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic have changed students' behavior and learning styles, making them more accustomed to using technological devices. However, their interaction with the physical environment is reduced, hindering their ability to predict and observe. Therefore, media is needed that encourages students' viewing abilities while maintaining interaction with the objects being studied. This research aims to provide an overview of an alternative microsite-based QRcode interactive digital learning media designed with procedures for its application in the language learning process, especially in audience language skills. The research method used in this paper is literature study and also uses quantitative descriptive methods. The research results show that currently an alternative media is needed to help improve language skills, especially viewers. In response to this need, this paper was written to provide an overview of the design of an interactive application to help increase viewing of elementary school students using QRcode and microsites. With this interactive media, it is hoped that students will become more interested and improve their viewing abilities.

Creativity is an important ability that needs to be developed from an early age. At the elementary school level, implementing innovative learning strategies can be the key to fostering student creativity. This article examines various innovative learning strategies that are effective in increasing elementary school students' creativity. Through project-based, discovery, cooperative, technology, and STEAM approaches, students are expected to develop creative thinking skills that will benefit them in the future.

Science learning is a boring lesson for students in some schools. There are several factors that cause students’ boredom in learning, one of the factors is because teachers at these schools are only fixated on books, so students become bored and this has an impact on their learning outcomes. The aim of this research is to develop science learning media using the Canva application to improve elementary school students’ learning outcomes. The method used in this research uses a systematic literature review where the results of the research are articles related to Canva learning media and active learning for elementary schools published between 2021-2024. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that the use of the Canva application is very effective in improving elementary school students’ learning outcomes.

This study have a purpose analyze the implementation of project-based learning in increased resilience elementary school students' reading skills, particularly in Indonesian language learning for third-grade students. The method used is a literature review, which collects and examines various relevant studies and sources. The results of the review show that project-based learning can provide more interactive and contextual learning experiences for students, leading to increased motivation and interest in reading. Additionally, this method promotes the development of critical thinking skills, creativity, and collaboration among students. By integrating projects into the learning process, students become more actively engaged and have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Overall, the implementation of project-based learning has proven effective in enhancing third-grade students' reading skills in Indonesian language learning. This study offers practical implications for educators in designing and implementing innovative and effective teaching strategies, and underscores the importance of more active and participatory learning approaches in elementary education.

This research aims to examine the influence of digital literacy on elementary school students' interest in reading and writing during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is qualitative research using the systematic literature review (SLR) method. Information is taken from the Google Scholar database for the last 5 years, viz. between 2020 and 2024 in full text format. The research results show that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on elementary school students' education, especially in distance learning. Obstacles faced include lack of facilities, slow internet connection, and lack of direct interaction. Parents and teachers also face the challenges of costs, adapting to technology, and difficulty controlling and understanding students. However, online learning opens up opportunities for innovation and collaboration between parents, teachers and the community. Research also shows that the pandemic affects elementary school students' digital literacy and reading interest. Rahman found an increase in reading ability despite obstacles. Mirnawati identified the challenges and opportunities of online learning. Siroj noted that good digital literacy increases interest in reading. Andarini concluded that digital literacy at the UPI Serang Pilot Laboratory Elementary School was going quite well. Salsabillah revealed the negative impact of online learning on literacy and numeracy. Ayuniar highlighted the important role of teachers in teaching reading skills. Solahudin identified internal and external factors that influence students' reading interest. Anam emphasized the need for educational updates and technological support during the pandemic.

Lower elementary school students usually have difficulty solving arithmetic puzzles. This is caused by variables inhibiting students, including lack of focus and low motivation to learn. This research was conducted to determine the proficiency of class II students at SD 1 Selojari in answering addition and subtraction questions through the use of narrative questions. The aim of the qualitative method of this research which uses a qualitative descriptive approach is to characterize mathematical problem solving abilities. The technique for selecting subjects in this research is using a purposive sampling technique, which is a technique for determining samples with various specific considerations using 11 class II students at SD 1 Selojari. The data collection techniques used were interview, observation and documentation methods. The data analysis technique uses data collection, data reduction, and drawing conclusions.  The mathematical problem solving ability of second grade elementary school students in addition and subtraction material is quite high, namely 90%, as seen in the students' ability to work on the questions given and get high scores. The results of this research show that one in three students are still unable to solve problem questions and still need help.

This study aims to improve the writing skills of fable stories in grade V students. The type of research used is R&D (Research and Development) or development research. This development research uses the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Impementation, and Evaluation). The researcher has developed a literacy portfolio book based on Tri-N teaching for students' writing skills. Data collection was conducted by observing the learning process, interviewing educators, tests in the form of pre and post tests, and questionnaires to determine student and teacher responses. Data collection is supported by documentation of the implementation of learning by applying the product. The results of research using this development product can be said to be feasible based on the assessment of media experts and linguists. Based on the results of the pre test, post test, teacher response, and student response, the use of Tri-N teaching-based literacy portfolio books can improve the writing skills of fifth grade elementary school students so that it can be said that this product is effective., 

This research uses a quantitative descriptive research design. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of Class V students at SDN Gembong 5 regarding injuries experienced while carrying out physical activities. This research will be carried out at SDN Gembong 5 which is located in Pati Regency, Central Java, in Gembong Village, Gembong District. The date of this research is May 16 2024. The research population is 48 class V students at SDN Gembong 5. In this research, total sampling was used for sampling. The level of knowledge of fifth grade students at SDN Gembong 5 regarding injuries experienced while carrying out physical activities is the dependent variable for the research. The multiple choice written test is the research instrument used in this research. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that the knowledge of Class V students at SDN Gembong 5 regarding injuries experienced when carrying out physical activities which are divided into three categories, namely sports injuries, injury prevention and injury treatment, have very high knowledge of the three categories tested.

The aim of this research is to explain the impact of implementing integrated STEAM learning based on Local Wisdom in improving the 4 Cs in the 21st Century. The research method used is a case study in an elementary school, with data collection through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, as well as analysis of the results. learning before and after implementing STEAM learning. The data in this study were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The research results show that integrated STEAM learning based on local wisdom helps elementary school students achieve 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication, with an average increase of over 3,500 in each skill category. Furthermore, contextual learning by integrating local wisdom in learning makes learning more meaningful. The implications of this research provide an important contribution to the development of meaningful learning management in elementary schools to equip students with the skills needed in the future.

Beginning writing skills are an important component in children’s language development at the elementary school level. In this article, literature research was carried out with the aim of studying various strategies to improve elementary school students’ initial writing abilities. This article identifies effective methods to be implemented in basic education by analyzing previous studies. These findings will contribute to the development of more efficient writing learning strategies.

Indonesian language instruction in elementary schools aims to improve students' oral and written communication. Indonesian serves as a primary tool for students to hone their language skills correctly and effectively. Reading skills in elementary school are divided into two phases: initial reading (lower grades) and further reading (upper grades). Initial reading skills influence students' readiness before entering the next learning stage. However, second-grade elementary school students often face difficulties in developing initial reading and writing skills. Factors such as socio-economic background, gender, and teaching methods used by teachers can affect the success of literacy programs. By considering these factors, we can improve students' literacy skills at the beginning level.

The research aims to determine the effect of the Team Assisted Individualization learning model on student learning outcomes in Pancasila education learning in class IV SDN 22 Duku. This research uses a quantitative type of research with a quasi-experimental design experimental method in the form of a non-equivalent control group. The sample in this study was all 34 class IV students at SDN 22 Duku, of which 17 class IV A students and 17 class IVB students. The experimental class in this research is class IV A and the control class is class IV B. Based on the data analysis that has been carried out, the t count is 3.18 and the t table is 2.042. so the experimental class in this study was class IV A and the control class was class IV B. This shows that there is a significant influence on the implementation of the Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) type cooperative model on the results of dozens of class IV elementary school students.

This article examines the perceptions of upper grade elementary school students towards the use of reading aloud and sustained silent reading strategies in improving the ability to explain the content of reading. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques include: (1) assessment of students' ability to explain the content of reading, (2) interviews with students regarding their perceptions of reading aloud and sustained silent reading strategies, and (3) documentation of the text reading process. The research instruments used were: (1) assessment sheet of the ability to explain the content of reading, (2) structured interview guide, and (3) documentation of students' reading process. The results showed that based on the assessment of the ability to explain the content of reading and interviews regarding the comparison between reading aloud and sustained silent reading strategies, it was concluded that the sustained silent reading strategy was more effective in learning. This is because the strategy makes it easier for students to understand and explain back the content of the reading.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of differentiated science learning on spring energy material in elementary schools. This qualitative research with a case study design involved one class IV consisting of 28 students (14 males, 14 females) with a distribution of learning styles: 8 visual students (28.57%), 7 auditory students (25%), and 9 kinesthetic students (32.14%). Data collection was carried out through learning observations, in-depth interviews with 6 students representing the three learning styles, and analysis of learning documentation. The results showed that the level of learning implementation reached 90% conformity with the developed teaching module. The achievement of learning outcomes showed consistency, with an average score of 85 for each learning style group. Interviews revealed positive student responses to learning that was fun and made it easier to understand the material. The success of the implementation was supported by thorough teacher preparation and the availability of diverse learning media. However, there were challenges in terms of limited preparation time and the complexity of classroom management. This study proves the effectiveness of differentiated science learning in accommodating the diversity of elementary school students' learning styles.

This research aims to determine the factors that cause initial reading difficulties in second grade elementary school students and the solutions that can be provided. The approach used in this research is qualitative with descriptive methods. The subjects of this research were second grade elementary school students. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation. Analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions or verification. Based on the research results, the factors causing the difficulties students experience in reading are a lack of guidance and concern from parents, a lack of reading learning activities at home and at school, and a lack of interest in learning within the students themselves.