Development of Concrete Learning Media “Letter Roulette” to Improve Early Reading Skills of Grade 1 Elementary School Students

Abstract

This research aims to develop the concrete learning media Rolet Huruf to improve early reading skills among first-grade elementary school students. The study employs the ADDIE de-velopment model; Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The validation results show that the Rolet Huruf media obtained an average score of 86% from media experts and 87% from material experts, both categorized as “Good” and feasible for use in learning activities. Based on the experts’ feedback, improvements were made in letter clarity, variation of syllables, and media stability. The classroom implementation demonstrated that students were more enthusiastic, active, and confident in reading, while teachers found the media effective in facilitating engaging and interactive literacy learning. The findings indicate that Rolet Huruf not only enhances students’ early reading ability but also increases motivation and participation. Therefore, this media is declared valid, practical, and effective for use in first-grade literacy instruction. Future studies are encouraged to develop a digital version of Rolet Huruf and test its broader application in various school settings