The Effectiveness of Softbook Media on The Religious Values of B1 Children
Keywords:
Softbook Media, Religious Values, Early Childhood.
Abstract
This research is motivated by the low development of early childhood religious values caused by the use of learning media that is less interesting and less interactive. This study aims to determine the development of children's religious values, the application of softbook media, and the effectiveness of the use of softbook media in developing children's religious values in Group B1 of Kindergarten Cendekia Tadulako. The research method used was quantitative with a quasi experiment type using a one group pretest-posttest design. The subjects of the study were 20 children. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews and documentation, while data analysis uses a t-test (paired sample t-test). The results of the study showed that there was an increase in the development of children's religious values by 25% from pretest to posttest results. In detail, the increase in the aspect of knowing ablution before prayer is 25%, knowing hijaiyah letters by 28%, and knowing Allah's creation by 25%. The results of the hypothesis test showed a significance value of 0.000<0.05, which means that the use of softbook media is effective in developing children's religious values. Thus, it can be concluded that softbook media is effectively used as a learning medium to increase the religious value of early childhood education.
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Ayu, N. K., & Manuaba, I. B. S. (2021). Zoolfabeth Learning Media Using Interactive Multimedia for Early Childhood Cognitive Development. Journal of Early Childhood Education Undiksha, 9(2), 194. https://doi.org/10.23887/paud.v9i2.35498
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Durrotunnisa, D., Nurhayati, N., & Agusniatih, A. (2024). The Influence of Letterbox Media to Increase Early Childhood Resilience. Journal of Obsession: Journal of Early Childhood Education, 8(2), 367–380. https://doi.org/10.31004/obsesi.v8i2.5618
Dwi Mayuni, N. K. D. M. W. S., & Didith Pramunditya Ambara. (2022). Interactive Learning Video of the Universe Theme Sub-Theme of Heavenly Bodies for Early Childhood. Journal of Early Childhood Education Undiksha, 10(2), 207–216. https://doi.org/10.23887/paud.v10i2.50339
Handayani, T., Putri, Y. F., Islam, U., Raden, N., & Palembang, F. (2025). The Effect of the Application of Soft Book Media on the Ability to Recognize Hijaiyah Letters in Children. 4(01), 1–6.
Harahap, S. D., Futri, M., & Halimah, N. (2026). Instilling Children's Islamic Values Based on Visual Media Literacy. 21(1), 1315–1328. https://doi.org/10.31603/paedagogie.v21i1.16374
Isna Nadifah Nur Fauziah, Selly Ade Saputri, & Tin Rustini. (2023). The Use of Audio Visual Media in Improving Learning Outcomes in Social Science Lessons for Elementary School Students. Dirasah : Journal of Islamic Education Science and Management Studies, 6(1), 125–135. https://doi.org/10.58401/dirasah.v6i1.789
Juhriati, I., & Rahmi, A. M. (2022). Implementation of Religious and Moral Values through the Essence Method of Behavior Development in Early Childhood. 6(2), 1070–1076. https://doi.org/10.31004/obsesi.v6i2.1147
Karima, N. C., Ashilah, S. H., Kinasih, A. S., Taufiq, P. H., & Hasnah, L. (2022). The importance of instilling religious and moral values in early childhood. Yinyang: Journal of Islamic Studies of Gender and Children, 17(2), 273–292. https://doi.org/10.24090/yinyang.v17i2.6482
Manga, D., & Rusliana, F. (2024). Application of Flashcard Image Media to Introduce Religious and Moral Values for Early Childhood. ECEJ : Early Childhood Education Journal, 2(1), 7–13. https://doi.org/10.62330/ecej.v2i1.184
Nizrina, E. H., Rusdiyani, I., & Fadlullah, F. (2022). The effectiveness of interactive multimedia in improving the language skills of children aged 4-5 years. As-Sibyan: Journal of Early Childhood Education, 7(2), 193–208. https://doi.org/10.32678/as-sibyan.v7i2.6695
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Nurrochmah, N., & Fauzi, F. (2025). The Use of Hijaiyah Letter Cards to Improve the Ability to Recognize Hijaiyah Letters Through Early Childhood Project Based Learning (PjBL) Kindergarten Muslimat NU Diponegoro 111 Ajibarang Kulon. Journal of Social Technology, 5(3), 721–735. https://doi.org/10.59188/jurnalsostech.v5i3.32040
Putri, V. E., & Palupi, W. (2025). The Effectiveness of Visual Interactive Learning Media Wordwall on the Confidence of Children 5-6 Years Old. Scholar Chemistry, 13(2), 173. https://doi.org/10.20961/kc.v13i2.100057
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Satriana, M., Haryani, W., Jafar, F. S., Maghfirah, F., Sagita, A. D. N., Sopia, S., & Septiani, F. A. (2022). Digital learning media in stimulating the literacy skills of children aged 5-6 years. Journal of Early Childhood Education Undiksha, 10(3), 408–414. https://ejournal.undiksha.ac.id/index.php/JJPAUD/article/view/51579
Septiyani, S., Shanie, A., & Mursid, M. (2025). The Implementation of Interactive Methods in Islamic Religious Education Learning at RA Masjid Al-Azhar, Permata Puri, Semarang. Al Hikmah Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Islamic Education, 9(2), 339–350. https://doi.org/10.35896/ijecie.v9i2.1213
Shella Mahdiyah, & Idzi Layyinnati. (2025). The Effectiveness of Big Book Learning Media on Student Learning Outcomes in the Subject of Moral Beliefs Class II Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah 5 Banyutengan Panceng Gresik. Journal of Islamic Education, 11(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.37286/ojs.v11i1.268
Sinta, D., Nurhayati, N., Awalunnisah, S., & Agusniatih, A. (2025). Development of ADDIE-Based Soft Book Media for Hijaiyyah Letter Recognition in Early Childhood. Journal of Obsession: Journal of Early Childhood Education, 9(5), 2148–2161. https://doi.org/10.31004/obsesi.v9i5.7341
Taylor, G., Sala, G., Kolak, J., Gerhardstein, P., & Lingwood, J. (2024). Does adult-child co-use during digital media use improve children's learning aged 0–6 years? A systematic review with meta-analysis. Educational Research Review, 44(May), 100614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2024.100614
Vienna Cindy Miranti Lumbantobing, Uranus Zamili, & Emmi Silvia Herlina. (2024). The Influence of SoftBook Shapes Media on Children's Ability to Recognize Geometric Shapes for Children Aged 4-5 Years at GKPI Tarutung Kota Kindergarten. Khirani: Journal of Early Childhood Education, 2(4), 317–336. https://doi.org/10.47861/khirani.v2i4.1416
Wulandari, F., Widyaningrum, N., Sa'ida, N., & Masturoh, U. (2025). Improving Early Childhood Language Skills through AR and VR-Based Interactive Multimedia Learning. Academicus: Journal of Teaching and Learning, 4(1), 61–70. https://doi.org/10.59373/academicus.v4i1.86
Wulandari, W. A., & Rayungsari, M. (2024). Literature Study: Application of Android-Based Interactive Learning Media to Opportunity Materials. Polynomials: Journal of Mathematics Education, 3(2), 90–98. https://doi.org/10.56916/jp.v3i2.896
Zulkifli, H., Meeze, S., & Rashid, M. (2022). Designing the content of religious education learning in creating sustainability among children with learning disabilities : A fuzzy delphi analysis. November, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1036806
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2026-06-30
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Dwiyani, E., Nurhayati, N., Awalunisah, S., Durrotunnisa, D., Siduan, M., & Safitri, V. A. (2026). The Effectiveness of Softbook Media on The Religious Values of B1 Children. Al Hikmah Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Islamic Education, 10(1), 215-2226. https://doi.org/10.35896/ijecie.v10i1.1436
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