This study explores early literacy concepts for young children among parents in low-class communities. It focuses on parents interpretations of their children’s development in early literacy and how these influence due to their childrens education. The aim of the research is to illuminate parents interpretations regarding early literacy in their childrens education. Through the classical phenomenological approach, seven mothers were interviewed, and the collected data was analyzed using Colaizzis method to describe the themes. The findings reveal that they perceived early literacy as an ability to read and write that children must achieve before they are seven years old. They also mentioned it for fulfilling entry requirements for the primary level, avoiding negative stigma from other parents, labeling smart children, and parents anxiety for children’s confidence in the future. As a consequence, it allows parents to have reading class preparation, over-involvement in childrens learning activities, providing learning posters, and parents home teaching. This study also discussed the concept of early literacy based on human development theories and how it can contribute to sustaining and empowering parents dealing with meaningful learning in cultivating literacy for children in the perception year.

Stunting in early childhood is a global concern because of its long-term impact on childrens growth and development. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between health education interventions and changes in parental knowledge and attitudes in dealing with stunting in early childhood. The research method used is an intervention study with a quasi-experimental design. The sample for this study consisted of parents of early childhood children who were selected using convenience sampling. The health education intervention was carried out through workshops, providing materials, and discussion sessions for two months. Data collection was carried out before the intervention (baseline) and after the intervention using a questionnaire to measure the level of knowledge and attitudes of parents towards stunting. Data analysis was carried out using the paired t-test and Pearson correlation. The results of the study showed a significant increase in parental knowledge and attitudes after the health education intervention with a value of p = 0.001. In addition, there was a significant positive relationship between increased knowledge and changes in parental attitudes in overcoming stunting in early childhood (r = 0.75, p < 0.01). In conclusion, health education interventions are effective in increasing parental knowledge and attitudes and can potentially reduce stunting rates in early childhood.

This research study discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Early Childhood Education (PAUD) units to improve play and game activities for children as well as innovation in implementing AI-based learning. AI technology has very good prospects and potential in changing teaching and learning activities in educational units with its ability to think and learn like humans, understand human feelings, find solutions in complex decision making, and so on. However, this is sometimes not in line with the application of AI in early childhood education units which are still in their early stages, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. The method used in this research is qualitative research, the data collection technique is from various journal articles about the benefits and impact of AI on early childhood play and play activities. With the support of AI, PAUD units can improve the results of their teaching and learning activities by facilitating more diverse play experiences, increasing operational efficiency, monitoring childrens play and play results in real time. Although progress in the application of AI has been seen, there appear to be challenges and shortcomings, including limited AI research in fields outside of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), the lack of AI theories and models in play and gaming activities, and resistance in adopting AI in a childs play activities. It is important for PAUD units to integrate AI more optimally in the process of playing and playing activities for children, as well as providing training to educators, education staff and PAUD students to optimize the education system in the future.

Childrens social behavior has not developed as expected; seven children have not been able to play with their peers and have not been able to respect their friends when singing. Singing can attract childrens attention and be the right stimulus to develop childrens social emotions. This research aims to discover that singing can create social behavior in children aged 5-6. The approach used is a qualitative approach. With a descriptive type of research, this research was conducted at Teratai UNM Integrated PAUD. The population in this study was all Group B and the sample of this research was Group B2. The research subjects were one teacher and 14 students. Data collection techniques in this research used observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The data analysis technique used was descriptive analysis. The research results show changes in childrens social behavior, including playing with peers, respecting friends when singing, and having good manners. Initially, there was no visible change in the childs social behavior. Still, after implementing the singing activity, it was seen that the child experienced good changes in the attitude toward playing with peers, respecting friends when singing, and getting to know manners and manners so this activity is very appropriate to be recommended in the use of learning activities in teaching and learning process in class.

This article focuses on analyzing fathers communication patterns in shaping early childhood science skills in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The main problem identified is the changing dynamics of communication between fathers and children, and its potential impact on the development of childrens science skills. The purpose of this study is to identify effective father communication patterns in stimulating childrens interest and science skills in the AI era. The research method was qualitative case study of five fathers. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and content analysis of father-child interactions in the context of science learning. Then analyzed using the Miles Huberman model and then data validity with data triangulation. The results showed that fathers communication focused on open-ended questions, presenting information with a creative approach, and using AI technology as a learning tool can improve childrens science skills. Fathers understanding and support of technological development is also a key factor in building childrens science literacy in the AI era. The findings contribute to practical understanding for parents, educators and policy makers to shape a communication environment that supports the development of childrens science skills. The practical implications can be applied in designing family education programs and science learning strategies for early childhood that are appropriate to the development of AI technology.

Childrens self-awareness in Anugrah Kindergarten has not developed as it should. There are three child subjects in this study. The expression board game applied to this study is social play and playing with objects based on the explanation of the types of games that have been proposed. This study aims to analyze the development of self-awareness in group B children in Anugrah Kindergarten. The method carried out is qualitative with a qualitative descriptive approach. The techniques and data collection used in this study are observation, interview, and documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques use research instruments applied by researchers, namely observation sheets and anecdotal notes. The results showed that self-awareness can be developed through expression board game activities in children aged 5-6 at Anugrah Kindergarten in Parepare city.