Improving Early Reading Ability Using Environmental Print Approach in the Family

摘要

This study exposed the problem of low early reading ability in children aged 4-5 years old in Padang. The researcher proposed an environmental print approach in the family as an alternative solution. The research conducted was an action research. The stages of the research included; diagnosis, planning, action, evaluation, and learning. Techniques of the data collection used observation, interview, and documentation. The research subjects were 20 children aged 4-5 years old. The data analysis used the percentage technique. The results of two cycles showed a significant increase in the early reading ability of children for each indicator between pre-action and post-action. The success of the environmental print approach in the family was also significantly determined by the involvement of parents who acted as research collaborators.