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The aim of this research is to develop concrete media for literacy learning in reading and writing. The research method used is research and development methodology that adapts the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The subjects of this study are first-grade elementary school students. The research instruments used in this study include a product assessment scale by material and media experts, as well as assessment questionnaires by teachers and student responses. The results of this research are concrete media for reading and writing literacy learning. The feasibility test results according to material experts received a score of 83% with good criteria, and a score of 91% with very feasible criteria from media experts. Additionally, the developed concrete media received good ratings and positive responses from first-grade students.

Until today, many individuals remain unaware of the core subjects explored by reporters and journalists. Journalism, which plays a vital role as a form of social control within society, ideally should be introduced from an early age. Developing strong journalistic writing abilities is a gradual process and cannot be achieved instantly. Therefore, this journal seeks to examine the extent of journalism’s impact and assess the level of understanding that elementary school students have in this area. This topic falls within the broader scope of Social Studies and Cartography.

This study aims to improve students’ understanding of the concept of place value of whole numbers through the use of number board media in primary school mathematics learning. The background of this study stems from the fact that many students struggle to distinguish between digits and their place values due to the dominance of conventional, less contextual teaching approaches. This research used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method conducted in two cycles involving second-grade elementary school students. The findings revealed a significant increase in conceptual understanding after the use of number board media. Students became more active, were able to correctly position digits, and comprehended the meaning of place value more concretely. The implication of this research shows that concrete media such as number boards are effective in strengthening students’ understanding of abstract mathematical concepts in a fun and meaningful way.

This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design to gain an in-depth understanding of the implementation of the “Habit for Me” religious habituation program in shaping the religious character of first-grade elementary school students. The case study method was chosen to holistically and contextually describe the phenomenon within the specific school environment. Primary data were collected through participatory observation of students, in-depth interviews with teachers and the principal, and documentation of students' religious activities. Secondary data included lesson plans, religious activity schedules, and school archives to complement the primary data. The diverse data collection techniques aimed to produce credible data. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, which involves data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to derive meaning from complex information. Data validity was ensured through triangulation of techniques and sources, enhancing the trustworthiness of the findings. This methodology enabled a detailed depiction of the processes and impacts of the Habit for Me program in the context of religious character education for elementary students.

Illegal logging is one of the leading causes of environmental degradation, triggering natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and droughts. Children of Generation Alpha, who are still in the cognitive development stage, are considered vulnerable due to their limited understanding and preparedness for such disasters. This community service program aimed to enhance elementary school students’ awareness and knowledge of disaster mitigation through educational media in the form of printed comics. The activity was conducted by the KKN Team of Universitas Ivet Semarang at SDN Plalangan 02, involving 24 students from grades 3 and 4. The procedure consisted of preliminary observation to assess school needs, comic development on the theme of illegal logging-related disaster mitigation, delivery of the material through comic reading sessions, interactive discussions, and evaluation through pretest and posttest. The pretest results showed that most students were in the "moderate" knowledge category (45.8%). After the intervention, 75% of students reached the "good" category. The Wilcoxon test yielded a significance value of p = 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference in students’ knowledge before and after the intervention. Printed comics proved effective in conveying complex disaster mitigation content in a visually engaging and narrative-driven format. The approach aligns with the characteristics of Generation Alpha, who are highly responsive to visual media. It is recommended that printed comics be further developed and integrated into disaster education programs in elementary schools, especially those located in disaster prone areas.

This community service activity aims to introduce the basic concept of computer networks to the students of SD Purwosari. In today's digital era, a basic understanding of computer networks is crucial to equip the younger generation with adequate technological literacy. The implementation method involves interactive socialization, simple demonstrations, and hands-on practice. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding of basic concepts such as the internet, Wi-Fi, and network devices. The outputs achieved include simple teaching modules and increased student enthusiasm for technology. The conclusion of this activity is that the introduction of computer network material at an early age is very important and can be done with methods that are appropriate to the level of understanding of children.

This community service activity aims to introduce the basic concept of computer networks to the students of SD Purwosari. In today's digital era, a basic understanding of computer networks is crucial to equip the younger generation with adequate technological literacy. The implementation method involves interactive socialization, simple demonstrations, and hands-on practice. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding of basic concepts such as the internet, Wi-Fi, and network devices. The outputs achieved include simple teaching modules and increased student enthusiasm for technology. The conclusion of this activity is that the introduction of computer network material at an early age is very important and can be done with methods that are appropriate to the level of understanding of children.

The rare of English in Indonesia in communicating in everyday life one of the reasons students have difficulty in memorizing and understanding English. Because of this, the author made a study that aims ti find out how much influence the Total Physical Response (TPR) learning method hason the learning outcomes of fourth grade elementary school students at SDN Lemah Duhur III. This research uses a quantitative approach with a pretest-posttest experiment. Giving pretest ang posttest question, student interviews and observations during learning took place as a source of data that researchers obtained. A total of 10 fourth grade students who participated in English learning activities in memorizing and understanding Engtlish using the TPR method became research subjects. The research show the results of significant increase between before using the TPR methode and after using TPR method.

This research is a type of Research and Development (R&D) aimed at producing an Electronic Student Worksheet (E-LKPD) based on Liveworksheets on the topic of the human digestive system for fifth-grade students at SDN 114/X Pandan Jaya, Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency. This product was developed to address the lack of interactive teaching materials in IPAS (Science) learning and to align learning with the characteristics of 21st-century learners who are familiar with digital technology. The development model used is ADDIE, which includes five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. In the analysis stage, it was found that teachers had not yet used student worksheets in the learning process, while students showed high interest in digital learning media. The product was developed in accordance with the curriculum and student characteristics, and then validated by content experts (98.26%), language experts (93.33%), and media experts (84%), all of which fall into the very valid category. The product was then tested on teachers and students. The questionnaire results indicated that the E-LKPD is practical to use, with a practicality score of 98.18% from the teacher and 86% from students. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the Liveworksheets-based E-LKPD is valid, practical, and suitable to be used as an interactive teaching material in IPAS learning for fifth-grade elementary school students.

This study examines the effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in improving elementary school students’ learning outcomes by reviewing 15 national journal articles published between 2018 and 2024. The results show that PBL significantly enhances students’ abilities in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains, with improvements ranging from 7.1% to 83.3%. PBL encourages students to think critically, participate more actively in learning, and develop problem-solving skills through real and relevant situations. However, its implementation still faces several challenges, such as limited teacher training, inadequate facilities, and difficulties in shifting from conventional methods to this new approach. Based on the analysis, three main factors determine the success of PBL: appropriate learning design, the teacher’s ability to guide the PBL process, and the availability of supporting learning resources. The most significant positive impacts are seen among fifth-grade students and in schools located in the Java region. In conclusion, PBL is highly effective when supported by proper teacher training and adaptation to field conditions. Therefore, further teacher development programs and additional research on the long-term effects of implementing this model are strongly recommended.

This study uses a qualitative method to examine the effect of the use of interactive learning media on elementary school students’ learning motivation. The focus of this study is to understand how learning media that involves active interaction can increase students’ interest and enthusiasm in the learning process. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, and documentation of learning activities. The results of the study indicate that interactive learning media can create a more interesting and enjoyable learning atmosphere, thus triggering a significant increase in student learning motivation. In addition, the use of this media also helps students understand the subject matter more easily and effectively. This study provides an overview that the integration of technology in learning can be an effective strategy to improve the quality of education in elementary schools. These findings are expected to be a reference for teachers and curriculum developers in optimizing the use of interactive learning media to improve student motivation and learning achievement.

This study aims to determine the effect of cone drill training through the traditional Hadang game on improving the agility of fifth-grade students at SDN Banjaran 03. The research used a one-group pretest-posttest design with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 11 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a shuttle run test to measure students' agility levels before and after the intervention, which consisted of Hadang game training for four weeks. Data analysis using a paired sample t-test showed a significant improvement in agility after the intervention, with a significance value (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the Hadang game, which involves quick movements and frequent direction changes, is effective in enhancing the agility of elementary school students. This study recommends incorporating traditional games as an alternative method in physical education classes to improve students’ physical fitness in a fun and educational manner.

The rapid advancement of digital technology has not been followed by equal digital literacy among elementary school students, especially in areas with limited access. This community service activity focused on increasing students' literacy skills through digital literacy understanding at SD Satu Atap Kelurahan Layana Indah, Mantikulore Sub-District. The objective was to enhance students' ability to access, analyze, and utilize digital information responsibly. The strategy used was participatory learning through socialization, workshops, and direct practice involving both students and teachers. This activity was carried out through classroom action and mentoring. The results show that students gained a better understanding of how to use digital platforms for learning purposes, and teachers improved their ability to integrate technology into their teaching. This program successfully increased students’ enthusiasm and skills in digital learning environments.

This report contains the results of interviews conducted by students of Elementary School Teacher Education Program of Santo Thomas Catholic University with teachers and fifth grade students of SDN 068332 Medan Tuntungan. The main purpose of the interviews was to obtain information about learning difficulties, aggressive behavior, and student discipline. Through a qualitative approach and direct interviews, three main problems were found: students who experience learning difficulties, students with aggressive behavior, and students who often skip school or are undisciplined. The results of the interviews showed that learning difficulties were influenced by lack of concentration and learning support at home, aggressive behavior was caused by lack of emotional management and attention from the environment, and discipline problems were related to minimal motivation and family supervision. The guidance actions taken showed positive developments, such as increased courage of students to ask questions, reduced conflict between friends, and improved student attendance rates. The discussion emphasized the importance of collaboration between teachers, students, and parents to create a supportive learning environment. Guidance and counseling services with an empathetic approach and storytelling techniques have proven effective in fostering changes in students' attitudes and behaviors. In conclusion, open communication and consistent guidance are the keys to successful interventions for student problems in elementary schools.

This community service activity was motivated by the need to create Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) learning that is more engaging, interactive, and suited to the characteristics of elementary school students in the digital era. The service team identified a significant potential to integrate print-based learning media with interactive websites as an innovative solution to address monotonous and less visual learning processes. This activity was carried out at SD Tahfidz Al-Jamiel, involving second-grade students as the primary subjects, while teachers acted as facilitators and observers of the learning process. The service method adopted the ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development) approach by utilizing local assets such as students' enthusiasm as digital natives, adequate school facilities, and the school's openness to educational innovation. The activity was implemented through several stages: initial observation, program planning, implementation of learning using interactive media, and a simple evaluation of the activity’s impact.The results of this activity indicated that integrating printed books and interactive websites could enhance students' interest and participation in PJOK learning. Students appeared more active, enthusiastic, and found it easier to understand locomotor movement material being taught. Teachers also responded positively to the media used. This activity demonstrates that digital-based learning transformation can be conducted in a simple and practical manner within the elementary school context and holds great potential for replication in other schools.

This study aims to describe the use of learning media in the form of digital comics based on fable stories as a means to improve the speaking skills of elementary school students. The background of this study is the low interest of students in speaking and the limited learning media that are interesting and in accordance with their age characteristics. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and speaking skills tests. The subjects in this research are fourth grade students of SDN Margasari 01 Balikpapan City. The results show that the use of digital comic media based on fable stories can increase students' courage in speaking, expand their vocabularies, and help students construct sentences more coherently and communicatively. Teachers and students also give positive responses to the media used because it is considered interesting, contextual, and in accordance with the learning needs. Thus, digital comic media based on fable stories can be an innovative alternative in learning Indonesian in elementary schools to improve the speaking skills of elementary school students.

This study aims to describe the use of learning media in the form of digital comics based on fable stories as a means to improve the speaking skills of elementary school students. The background of this study is the low interest of students in speaking and the limited learning media that are interesting and in accordance with their age characteristics. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and speaking skills tests. The subjects in this research are fourth grade students of SDN Margasari 01 Balikpapan City. The results show that the use of digital comic media based on fable stories can increase students' courage in speaking, expand their vocabularies, and help students construct sentences more coherently and communicatively. Teachers and students also give positive responses to the media used because it is considered interesting, contextual, and in accordance with the learning needs. Thus, digital comic media based on fable stories can be an innovative alternative in learning Indonesian in elementary schools to improve the speaking skills of elementary school students.

Education in elementary schools (SD) has a strategic role in shaping students' character, especially in instilling the values ​​of religious tolerance and moderation. Teachers, as the main agents in the education process, play an important role in internalizing these values ​​through a contextual, integrative, and sustainable learning approach. This article discusses the role of teachers in instilling religious tolerance and moderation through teaching strategies, habituation, role models, and extracurricular activities. Based on literature studies, this article identifies effective approaches used by teachers, challenges faced, and implications for education policy in supporting the formation of moderate and tolerant attitudes in elementary school students. This study emphasizes that teachers not only act as teachers, but also as facilitators, guides, and role models in shaping students' character that is inclusive and respects diversity.

The Community Service Program (KKN) at the Silungkang Tigo Library aims to enhance student engagement in learning English through the ice-breaking method. This program was conducted from January 15 to February 15, 2025, involving elementary school students attending English tutoring sessions. The methods used include interactive songs, movement-guessing games, and word search activities related to animals. The results indicate that students became more active, confident, and motivated in learning English. By creating a more enjoyable learning environment, the ice-breaking method has proven effective in improving students' comprehension and use of English vocabulary.

Social media has become an integral part of Generation Z's life, including elementary school students, who are known as the tech-savvy generation. This study aims to examine Generation Z students' perceptions of the influence of social media on their academic behavior and learning concentration through a literature study approach. Data were collected from various current literature sources and analyzed using thematic analysis methods. The results of the study indicate that social media has a dual impact: platforms such as YouTube and educational applications such as Kahoot increase motivation and access to learning resources, but uncontrolled use causes distraction, procrastination, and decreased learning concentration. The characteristics of Generation Z, such as dependence on technology and the need for digital existence, strengthen the influence of social media on their academic behavior. Therefore, a balanced educational approach is needed to maximize the benefits of social media while minimizing its negative impacts. This study provides insight for educators and parents in managing the use of social media wisely.