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The arrangement of seating patterns in the classroom is one of the learning environment factors that can affect student comfort, concentration, achievement and interaction during the learning process. This study aims to determine how the influence of seating patterns in the classroom on the academic achievement of elementary school students. The method used is qualitative with data collection techniques of observation, interviews and documentation. In the interview stage, an interview was conducted with one of the teachers at SDIT Permata Kita, observation was carried out in a participatory manner, and documentation in the form of student seating patterns in the classroom, recapitulation of student grades and documentation with the teacher. The results showed that seating patterns affect classroom dynamics, student participation, and student-teacher interaction during the learning process.

This study examines how digital technology can help boost elementary school students’ interest in learning the Indonesian language. As technology continues to influence the way education is delivered, incorporating digital tools into the classroom has become increasingly important. The study examines how interactive learning techniques, including educational games, digital storytelling, and multimedia presentations, can enhance the engagement and enjoyment of language learning for elementary students. A qualitative descriptive methodology was used, with data collected through interviews with both teachers and students, classroom observations, and the review of relevant documents. The results indicate that digital technology significantly contributes to increasing students' motivation, participation, and curiosity. Interactive digital tools foster a more lively and enjoyable learning atmosphere, making it easier for students to grasp and relate to the content. Teachers also reported that students became more active during lessons and demonstrated improved comprehension and vocabulary usage.The study concludes that integrating digital technology into Indonesian language lessons can shift traditional teaching methods toward more student-centered and engaging learning. It is recommended that schools invest in proper digital infrastructure and provide training for teachers to fully benefit from interactive learning approaches  

The purpose of this study was to illuminate how students understand various types of sentences, especially single sentences, compound sentences, and compound sentences, and to develop and implement flipbooks as a learning aid in grade V of SD Negeri 12 Kota Langsa. This study was conducted through a qualitative approach using observation, interviews, and documentation to collect data. The results showed that conventional learning methods and the lack of interactive media caused most students to still have difficulty in distinguishing the structure and use of sentence types. There is evidence that the use of visual and interactive flipbook media can improve students' understanding and encourage them to actively participate in the learning process. Flipbooks are able to create a more interesting and meaningful learning environment, despite technical constraints such as limited digital devices. This study found that flipbooks are an effective alternative for teaching Indonesian to elementary school students by improving their language skills.

The purpose of this study was to illuminate how students understand various types of sentences, especially single sentences, compound sentences, and compound sentences, and to develop and implement flipbooks as a learning aid in grade V of SD Negeri 12 Kota Langsa. This study was conducted through a qualitative approach using observation, interviews, and documentation to collect data. The results showed that conventional learning methods and the lack of interactive media caused most students to still have difficulty in distinguishing the structure and use of sentence types. There is evidence that the use of visual and interactive flipbook media can improve students' understanding and encourage them to actively participate in the learning process. Flipbooks are able to create a more interesting and meaningful learning environment, despite technical constraints such as limited digital devices. This study found that flipbooks are an effective alternative for teaching Indonesian to elementary school students by improving their language skills.

To improve the understanding of fifth grade elementary school students about the material of free morphemes and bound morphemes, this type of research is research and development (R&D). The results of the preliminary study showed that there was no learning media that facilitated learning and that students did not understand free morphemes and bound morphemes. Based on these findings, the author plans to create an illustrated e-book called "The Adventures of Bound and Free Morphemes" to improve students' understanding in fifth grade elementary school. The results of the validation of the first material expert and media expert showed that the e-book received a score of 70.7% and was included in the category. Thus, it can be concluded that the e-book is valid and practical to use to improve students' understanding.

Mathematical connection ability is a crucial competence that should be developed from the elementary level, as it helps students understand the interrelationships between mathematical concepts and their applications in daily life. This study aims to analyze the mathematical connection abilities of first-grade elementary school students in learning flat shapes. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method using cognitive and psychomotor assessment instruments. The cognitive test consisted of multiple-choice and essay questions measuring students' ability to recognize, understand, classify, and apply flat shapes. The psychomotor test involved tasks such as assembling flat shapes into meaningful objects and classifying shapes by type. The results showed that students were fairly capable of identifying and grouping flat shapes, but had difficulty explaining classification reasons or relating shapes to real-life objects. The psychomotor results also indicated that fine motor skills and the ability to make real-world connections need improvement. These findings highlight the importance of contextual learning approaches and the use of concrete media to strengthen students’ mathematical connections from an early age.    

This research aims to examine the influence of the school environment on the character development of elementary school students through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The main focus is on the role of teachers and the condition of the school environment as important factors in the formation of students' character, especially amid the challenges of technological development and digitalization. Five relevant articles from 2021-2025 were systematically analyzed to obtain a comprehensive overview. The study findings show that a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment, as well as teachers who serve as positive role models, are helpful in creating values such as discipline, responsibility, honesty and social responsibility. However, this process still faces obstacles such as lack of teacher training, limited time in the curriculum, and high academic pressure. Therefore, collaboration between teachers, schools and parents is needed to create a learning environment that supports optimal character development.

Reading instruction is a fundamental skill that elementary school students must master. Storytelling as a teaching method has been widely implemented as an effective strategy to improve reading ability, as it integrates both cognitive and affective aspects of learning. This article discusses the implementation of the storytelling method in reading instruction, focusing on the use of supporting media such as picture books and digital storytelling. Based on a literature review from various recent journals and studies, it was found that storytelling can significantly enhance students' reading interest, text comprehension, and motivation. The success factors include teachers’ skills in delivering expressive storytelling and the availability of learning media. The article also addresses challenges faced and solutions to optimize the use of storytelling methods. The findings suggest that storytelling is highly potential as a primary strategy in reading instruction at the elementary level to build a strong literacy foundation from an early age.

This study aims to analyze the abilities and challenges of grade IV elementary school students in writing argumentative sentences. The research was conducted with a qualitative approach of case study methods on ten students in one of the public elementary schools in Jambi City. Data were obtained through an argumentative sentence writing test and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results of the study show that students' ability to write argumentative sentences still varies. Most of the students have been able to convey their opinions in a concise and relevant manner, but there are still obstacles in the mechanical aspects of writing such as the use of spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. These findings show the need for a learning strategy that can develop argumentative writing skills systematically and logically. Toulmin's pattern-based approach and collaborative learning models such as Group Investigation are recommended to improve students' overall argumentative writing skills from the elementary school level.

This study aims to analyze the abilities and challenges of grade IV elementary school students in writing argumentative sentences. The research was conducted with a qualitative approach of case study methods on ten students in one of the public elementary schools in Jambi City. Data were obtained through an argumentative sentence writing test and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results of the study show that students' ability to write argumentative sentences still varies. Most of the students have been able to convey their opinions in a concise and relevant manner, but there are still obstacles in the mechanical aspects of writing such as the use of spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. These findings show the need for a learning strategy that can develop argumentative writing skills systematically and logically. Toulmin's pattern-based approach and collaborative learning models such as Group Investigation are recommended to improve students' overall argumentative writing skills from the elementary school level.

This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using the Wordwall application in learning Indonesian for elementary school students. Wordwall is a digital platform based on educational games that allows teachers to create interactive learning activities online and offline. The research method used is classroom action with two cycles, where each cycle includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. The results of the study indicate that the use of Wordwall can increase student interest, motivation, and engagement during learning. This application helps teachers in delivering material in a fun way, and is able to encourage active student participation in the learning process. Thus, Wordwall is proven to be an effective and relevant learning media to be applied in teaching Indonesian at the elementary school level.

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of traditional games as a strategy for instilling multicultural values and character education in elementary school students. Employing a qualitative approach, this research explores the potential of traditional games in shaping attitudes of tolerance, cooperation, and mutual respect for differences among students. The results indicate that traditional games are not only entertainment but also an effective learning medium for instilling positive values and strengthening students' character in the context of cultural diversity.

The rapid advancement of technology in the field of education has provided numerous opportunities to enhance the learning experience. This study focuses on the development of an Android-based learning media for introducing rare plants, specifically designed for elementary school students. The application utilizes Unity 3D to create an engaging and interactive learning environment. By integrating English language learning with botany education, the application aims to enrich students' knowledge about rare plants while simultaneously improving their English language skills. This phase is followed by the design and development stages, where Unity 3D is used to create 3D models and interactive features. The application is designed to provide an interactive and enjoyable learning experience for elementary school students to explore rare plants. By using the Android platform and Unity 3D technology, the application allows students to discover various plant names in English. Results from a trial with 20 respondents on the Android-based learning media for introducing rare plants showed that 49.35% strongly agreed, 49.25% agreed, 1.37% were unsure, 0% disagreed, and 0% strongly disagreed.

Misconseption are errors in understanding concepts than often occur in the context of science learning, particulary on the greenhouse effect, this study aims to address student’s misconceptions by implementing thePredict-Observe-Explain (POE) learning model in grade VI elementary school students. The study employed the Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) method based on the kemmis and McTggart model, which consists of four main stage: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The reseach subjek consisted of students from grade VI from SDN 13 Cingkariang. Data wewre Collected using Questionnaires and analyzed quantitatively based on pre-test and post-test result. The findings revealed the prior to that application of the POE model, only 15% of students had agoog understnading of the greenhouse effect, while 40% had partial understanding, and 45% did not understand the concept at all. After implementing the POE model, student’s understanding improve significantly, with 70% able to make accurate predictions. 80% actively involved in observation, ang 35% able to explain the greenhouse effect comprehensively. The implementation of the POE model has proven to be effective in correcting misconcepsions and improving student’s understanding through active and exploratory learning.

In the era of modern education, teachers are expected to create a creative and interactive learning environment. One approach that is increasingly being implemented is game-based learning combined with literacy enhancement at the elementary school level. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this method in improving student learning outcomes. Data were collected through interviews with teachers at SDN 08 Salimpaung and supported by literature from ten scientific journals. The analysis results indicate that this strategy can improve student participation, conceptual understanding, and learning motivation.

Misconseption are errors in understanding concepts than often occur in the context of science learning, particulary on the greenhouse effect, this study aims to address student’s misconceptions by implementing thePredict-Observe-Explain (POE) learning model in grade VI elementary school students. The study employed the Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) method based on the kemmis and McTggart model, which consists of four main stage: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The reseach subjek consisted of students from grade VI from SDN 13 Cingkariang. Data wewre Collected using Questionnaires and analyzed quantitatively based on pre-test and post-test result. The findings revealed the prior to that application of the POE model, only 15% of students had agoog understnading of the greenhouse effect, while 40% had partial understanding, and 45% did not understand the concept at all. After implementing the POE model, student’s understanding improve significantly, with 70% able to make accurate predictions. 80% actively involved in observation, ang 35% able to explain the greenhouse effect comprehensively. The implementation of the POE model has proven to be effective in correcting misconcepsions and improving student’s understanding through active and exploratory learning.

In the era of modern education, teachers are expected to create a creative and interactive learning environment. One approach that is increasingly being implemented is game-based learning combined with literacy enhancement at the elementary school level. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this method in improving student learning outcomes. Data were collected through interviews with teachers at SDN 08 Salimpaung and supported by literature from ten scientific journals. The analysis results indicate that this strategy can improve student participation, conceptual understanding, and learning motivation.

This study aims to analyze intensive reading skills among fifth-grade elementary school students. Intensive reading is a vital skill that supports information comprehension and serves as a foundation for mastering other subjects. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using a case study method. Data were collected through direct observation, audio recordings, and document analysis of previous reading assessment results. Evaluation involved cognitive tests with multiple-choice questions and psychomotor observations while students read texts independently. The findings reveal variations in intensive reading skills among students, particularly in understanding text content, organizing ideas, diction accuracy, sentence structure, spelling, and note-taking ability. Most students could grasp the main idea and identify the plot well; however, challenges remained in using appropriate diction, maintaining consistent sentence structure, and achieving accuracy in spelling and note-taking. These results highlight the need for more effective teaching strategies to improve students’ intensive reading skills. This study is expected to contribute positively to the development of Indonesian language learning methods at the elementary level, better preparing students to face increasingly complex academic challenges.

Fluent reading ability level 1 in elementary school is the initial stage in the fluent reading process, which focuses on basic reading skills such as recognizing letters, words, and simple sentences. Elementary school students at this level are expected to be able to read fluently and accurately, and understand the meaning of the text being read. Fluent reading ability level 1 is an essential aspect in learning activities at the elementary school level, because it can affect children's ability to master other learning content. Thus, teachers and parents need to pay attention to and improve elementary school students' fluent reading ability level 1 through effective learning strategies and techniques..

This study aims to identify and describe the most effective teaching strategies in improving level 3 fluent reading skills in lower grade elementary school students. Level 3 fluent reading skills include the ability to read at an appropriate speed, expressive intonation, and good comprehension of reading content. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, this study explores and analyzes various learning techniques that have been proven to support the improvement of reading fluency in early childhood. The research findings reveal that the application of explicit teaching methods, repetition in reading exercises, the use of paired reading techniques, the use of reading texts with levels of difficulty, and active involvement from parents, can synergistically encourage the development of students' reading skills significantly. This study provides important contributions both theoretically and practically, especially for educators, in designing systematic, comprehensive, and sustainable reading learning programs to improve students' literacy competencies from an early age.