Meningkatkan Minat dan Kemampuan Literasi Anak-anak di Desa Ciherang Melalui Permainan Edukatif

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Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan minat dan kemampuan literasi anak-anak sekolah dasar di Desa Ciherang melalui pendekatan edukatif yang menyenangkan dan partisipatif. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi tiga tahapan utama, yaitu pengenalan literasi melalui permainan “Kartu Harta Karun Literasi”, peningkatan kemampuan memahami bacaan dan kosakata melalui lomba cerdas cermat, serta penguatan minat baca dengan kegiatan membaca bersama bertajuk “Dengan Membaca Aku Bisa”. Seluruh kegiatan dirancang untuk melibatkan siswa secara aktif dan mendorong keterlibatan guru serta orang tua dalam mendampingi proses belajar. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan antusiasme, keberanian anak dalam menyusun kalimat, serta pemahaman terhadap makna kosakata baru. Kegiatan ini juga berhasil membangun kerja sama antara sekolah, orang tua, dan perangkat desa dalam menciptakan lingkungan literasi yang kondusif. Simpulan dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan berbasis permainan dan interaksi langsung dapat menjadi strategi efektif dalam meningkatkan literasi anak di wilayah pedesaan.

Kata kunci: literasi; permainan edukatif; pengabdian masyarakat.

Enhancing Children's Interest and Literacy Skills in Ciherang Village Through Educational Games

Abstract

This community service activity aims to improve the reading interest and literacy skills of elementary school children in Ciherang Village through enjoyable and participatory educational approaches. The implementation method consisted of three main stages: introducing literacy through the “Literacy Treasure Hunt Cards” game, enhancing reading comprehension and vocabulary through a quiz competition, and strengthening reading motivation through a shared reading session titled “By Reading I Can”. All activities were designed to actively involve students and encourage the participation of teachers and parents in supporting the learning process. The results showed increased enthusiasm, improved sentence construction skills, and better understanding of new vocabulary among children. The program also successfully fostered collaboration among schools, parents, and village officials in creating a supportive literacy environment. The conclusion indicates that game-based and interactive approaches can serve as effective strategies to enhance children's literacy in rural areas.

Keywords: literacy; educational games; community service.