COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL-AGE LITERACY USING THE MULTISENSORY METHOD

Nafiah ARIYANI; Fatimah BILQIS

doi:10.33068/iccd.v7i1.866

Nafiah ARIYANI Sahid University
Fatimah BILQIS Sahid University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33068/iccd.v7i1.866

Keywords: Literacy, Multisensory, Educational Games, Community Collaboration

Abstract

Indonesia still faces literacy challenges among elementary and junior high school students, especially in urban areas like Jakarta. This issue stems from insufficient early literacy stimulation, minimal family involvement, and low motivation to learn. To address these challenges, the community service team supports the Gempica (Smart Reading Movement) program in Menteng Dalam Village, South Jakarta. The initiative introduces two innovative, multisensory learning strategies at RPTRA Flamboyan. The first method uses pictures and storytelling to help children recognize letters and stimulate their imagination. The second method applies an educational dice game, “Aku Cinta Indonesia,” to train quick thinking and broaden knowledge through interactive teamwork. Thirty children aged 6–10 participated, with active support from families and community partners, deepening collaboration. The results show improvements in reading interest, letter recognition, reading fluency, and self-confidence. Children gained social skills and found joy in learning, while parents expressed satisfaction and desire for continued activities.

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