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Religious tolerance is an essential value that should be introduced from an early age, especially in Indonesia as a multicultural country with diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Early childhood education (ECE) has an important role in fostering tolerant attitudes through meaningful learning experiences. One effective medium is local wisdom-based storybooks, which integrate cultural values and social norms into narratives accessible to children. This study aims to analyze religious tolerance values contained in local wisdom storybooks and their relevance to multicultural education in ECE. The research uses a qualitative approach with content analysis. Data sources include Indonesian folktales such as Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih, Malin Kundang, Si Pitung, Lutung Kasarung, and Timun Mas. Data were collected through documentation and systematic reading, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that these storybooks contain values of respect for differences, empathy, solidarity, cooperation, and peaceful conflict resolution. These values support multicultural education in ECE through storytelling, discussions, role-playing, and culturally responsive learning activities. The study concludes that local wisdom storybooks are authentic and culturally relevant resources for developing children’s multicultural competence and religious tolerance from an early age.

Early reading skills are visual activities that involve the process of translating written symbols into sounds. Children's early reading skills will be developed through learning media that are appropriate to the child's developmental stage. This study aims to identify the need for developing pop-up syllabic learning media to improve the early reading skills of children aged 5-6 years. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Identification of needs is based on three aspects, namely learning media, learning strategies, and analysis of early reading skills. The subjects of this study consisted of 3 teachers and the principal of Kindergarten Al Falah Islamic Kindergarten, Pelita Doktora Kindergarten, and Rizani Putra Kindergarten. Data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles Huberman Technique which includes the stages of data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions/verification. The results of the study indicate that identification of needs is based on three aspects, namely learning media, learning strategies and analysis of early reading skills. In identifying learning media, it is necessary to develop interesting learning media. Then, in identifying learning strategies, a fun strategy is needed to achieve children's beginning reading skills, and is child-centered. Meanwhile, the analysis of children's beginning reading skills revealed the need for pop-up book media to improve children's relevant beginning reading skills.

This study aims to describe the religious habituation strategies implemented at PAUD Adz-Dzikra in developing religious and moral values among children aged 5–6 years, as well as to analyze the behavioral changes resulting from these practices. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research involved 50 children and 4 teachers. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the habituation activities—such as Iqra reading practice, short surah memorization, Dhuha prayer, and the Friday Cleaning program—significantly contributed to the development of children’s religious and moral values. Children not only recognized basic religious teachings but were also able to apply them in real actions, including reading hijaiyah letters, performing simple worship, demonstrating politeness, honesty, helpfulness, and maintaining personal and environmental cleanliness. The religious habituation strategies applied at PAUD Adz-Dzikra proved effective in internalizing religious and moral values in accordance with the indicators of the Early Childhood Development Achievement Standards (STPPA) stated in the Ministry of Education and Culture Regulation No. 137 of 2014. This study confirms that consistent habituation is a fundamental approach to developing religious character in early childhood.

This community outreach activity was conducted at the Wahyu TPQ/RA Foundation, focusing on the implementation of religious character education through daily habituation activities for early childhood. The main issue behind this activity is the importance of instilling religious values ​​from an early age to shape a generation with noble morals and Islamic character. The method used was a qualitative method with a participatory approach, through observation, interviews, and documentation during religious habituation activities such as prayers before and after studying, reading short surahs, practicing congregational prayers, and Friday Infaq activities. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in children's involvement in religious activities and their consistency in carrying out positive habits. Children became more accustomed to prayer, their manners improved, and an awareness of sharing emerged through infaq activities. These findings are in line with the theory of habituation (habit formation), which emphasizes repetition as a strategy for forming character. This activity contributes to the development of science in the field of early childhood education, particularly in the aspect of religious character education, and can be a model of good practice that can be replicated by similar educational institutions.

This study aims to describe the implementation of early reading activities at Bebandem State Kindergarten, Karangasem Regency, Bali District for Group B, children aged 5-6 years. The focus of this research is on the planning, implementation, evaluation, supporting factors, and inhibiting factors of early reading activities. This study employs a qualitative approach and descriptive research type. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation. Data are analyzed qualitatively using the Miles and Huberman model, which involves data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The validity of the research data was re-evaluated using source triangulation and method triangulation. The results show that: 1) The planning of early reading learning activities at Bebandem State Kindergarten begins with a socialization activity through In-House Training (IHT), building a shared commitment where teachers are invited to prepare a lesson plan or teaching module that meets the needs of the students. 2) The implementation of learning uses picture and letter card games, where children are invited to play cards according to the current theme; 3) The evaluation of early reading activities at Bebandem State Kindergarten is conducted through observation, assessing the implementation of learning activities, and identifying actions to improve any shortcomings in the learning activities carried out. 4) The supporting factors of early reading learning activities at Bebandem State Kindergarten include guidance from parents and families in early reading activities. 5) The inhibiting factors in the implementation of learning include both internal and external factors. Internal factors include intelligence, interest, talent, and motivation, while external factors include family environment, school environment, and community environment.

The literacy level of primary school-age children in Indonesia is still relatively low, which has an impact on children's academic ability and cognitive development. This study aims to identify and analyze the factors that influence the lack of literacy in primary school-age children. The method used was literature study and field observation with a qualitative approach. The results show that low literacy is caused by several main factors, namely the lack of reading habits at home, limited facilities and interesting reading materials, less varied learning methods, and the minimal role of teachers and parents in fostering interest in reading. In addition, the influence of technological developments also plays a role in diverting children's attention from reading activities. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between schools, families and communities in creating an environment that supports an early literacy culture.  

Religious character is one aspect of character values related to an individual's relationship with God. Religious character is considered a key point that needs to be instilled and developed from an early age in children. This serves as the foundation of religious teachings in the lives of individuals and society as a whole. The aim of this research is to understand the formation of religious character among Islamic boarding school students through the programs of reading the Quran and performing the Dhuha prayer at PPTQ Al-Mustaqimiyyah. The research method used is qualitative, employing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. Data sources were obtained through interviews with administrators, teachers, and students. The results indicate that the Quran reading and Dhuha prayer program has a positive impact on shaping the religious character of the students. This is reflected in the improvement of Quran reading skills, awareness in worship, discipline, responsibility, honesty, and the cultivation of good morals, attitudes, and behavior. With these activities, it is expected that students will be motivated and enthusiastic to enhance their memorization of the Quran, not only by reading and memorizing but also by understanding the meaning of the sacred verses and applying them in community life. The improvement in worship is expected to help them distinguish between noble moral values and reprehensible behavior, forming good habits that are difficult to replace in the future.

This community service activity aims to improve the learning abilities of children in Sindanglaya Village, Cimeyan Sub-district, Bandung Regency, through non-formal education programs at Taman Baca Shekinah. The background of this activity is the low human resources and limited educational access in the local community. The activities carried out included learning assistance for elementary school students in grades 1–6, literacy classes for toddlers, and morning exercise for local residents. A descriptive qualitative method with a participatory approach was used. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed an increase in children’s learning abilities, active participation, and community involvement in supporting children's education. Formal school teachers acknowledged the acceleration in students' understanding of subject materials. This activity demonstrated that community reading parks play an important role in supporting formal education and building children's character in resource-limited areas. The implication of this program is expected to be a literacy empowerment model for similar communities in other regions.

Teachers in education play a significant role in the quality of classroom learning. Although teachers are not the only factor influencing educational success, they are an essential component of the overall educational process. This study aims to assist teachers in improving basic literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) skills in early childhood education at the RA Al-Mahir Foundation. The research seeks to explore the improvement of basic literacy and STEAM in early childhood learning, the stages and implementation of these improvements, and the challenges teachers face in enhancing literacy and STEAM at the foundation. The subjects of this study were classroom teachers and school principals. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that there are two key aspects: first, teacher performance in improving basic literacy and STEAM at the RA Al-Mahir Foundation has been excellent, particularly through the use of methods like reading, singing, and experimental play. Second, the activities aimed at improving literacy and STEAM have been effective and well implemented. The learning process at the RA Al-Mahir Foundation is running smoothly, with teachers successfully increasing children's interest in literacy and STEAM. This includes improved reading interest, focus during reading and experimental activities, politeness in the learning process, and good behavior, all contributing to a positive learning environment.

Religious education and character education are two related concepts. In its application, Al-Quran teaching plays a very important role in shaping children's character through guidance, continuous education and advice to instill religious, independent and communicative qualities in them from an early age. The aim of this research is to develop the implementation of religious character in higher education religious activities. The research methodology used is qualitative. With religious education that teaches the art of reading the Koran and its translations, the role of Taman Al-Coran (TPQ) is very important in forming the character of babies from an early age. Apart from that, there are other religious practices, such as memorizing short poetry and daily prayers, which can indirectly provide Islamic life lessons. However, a child's character must also be shaped and guided by his family so that he grows into a good person.  The application of religious character in religious activities takes the form of participation in what are called "testimony and prayer activities" (Dhuha), direct direction of tahfidz, tilawati, and Friday blessing activities carried out in the context of santri activities. develop religious character. There is a positive correlation, meaning that there is a positive influence of religious activities on students' religious character. Religious activities are a useful means of developing and practicing religious character. Character development through positive habits will give birth to the habit of appreciating lessons, values, thoughts, ideology, or even doctrine, so that it becomes a belief and fosters a sense of self-awareness of reality or normative values ​​that appear in actions and attitudes. With the aim of being applicable to all schools in Indonesia, this research has implications for the growth of religious character in education.

The community service program in the form of education which is carried out on the basis of the collaboration of students from the Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang Real Work Study Program with Tanjung Dalam Village, Rambang District, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra Province provides teaching related to the introduction of storytelling as a means of fostering interest in reading in young children early through the media posters. The formation of children's behavior must at least form habits from an early age. This is important because early age is the initial stage of human life. Posters as learning can function to attract children's interest in the message to be conveyed, seek support for an event or idea, and make children interested in the information displayed and carry out the messages displayed on the poster. Research methods carried out by the author in implementing this KKN is with a qualitative research approach which is a method that is more often done when going directly to the field. Through this activity it is hoped that children will know and learn about storytelling and will be interested in reading books and other reading materials whose stories have been conveyed in storytelling or storytelling activities. Thus, the public's interest in reading, especially early childhood, will increase.

Education is learning and knowledge that is passed down from generation to generation through learning and training. One educational institution that is no less important to build is religion-based education, such as the Tahfidz Al-Qur'an Education institution. At this time the tahfidz program was very popular and respected by various institutions. This study aims to describe how the tahfidz program is implemented in early childhood at the Tahfidz Nazra Cendikia Barabai House. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research type. The results of the research show that the implementation of the tahfidz program at the Nazra Cendikia Hulu Sungai Tengah House consists of three main activities, namely planning, implementation and evaluation. The planning of the tahfidz program starts with discussions with the leaders and all tahfidz teachers. The implementation of the tahfidz program includes initial activities, namely greetings, prayers and reading blessings, followed by reading hypnotherapy, then murajaah together. The main activity is that the students give it to the teachers, before reading the memorized surah the child reads the Iqra or Al-Qur'an first. And finally the closing activity is the delivery of the surah that will be memorized next, murajaah memorization and reading prayers after learning. The assessments used are daily and semester assessments. The methods used are the makhraji, Jibril, ummi, and hypnotherapy methods. The main activity is that the students give it to the teachers, before reading the memorized surah the child reads the Iqra or Al-Qur'an first. And finally the closing activity is the delivery of the surah that will be memorized next, murajaah memorization and reading prayers after learning. The assessments used are daily and semester assessments. The methods used are the makhraji, Jibril, ummi, and hypnotherapy methods. The main activity is that the students give it to the teachers, before reading the memorized surah the child reads the Iqra or Al-Qur'an first. And finally the closing activity is the delivery of the surah that will be memorized next, murajaah memorization and reading prayers after learning. The assessments used are daily and semester assessments. The methods used are the makhraji, Jibril, ummi, and hypnotherapy methods