hit counters
SHARE

Utilization Of Traditional Games As Educational Game Tools For Early Childhood

Elisabeth Nevi
Universitas Katolik Indonesia
Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59435/jgrp.v3i1.2026.59

Abstract

This study aims to examine the utilization of traditional games as educational play tools (EPT) in early childhood learning. The rapid development of technology has reduced children's interest in traditional games, making it necessary to preserve and utilize them as learning media. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including interviews and observations. The results show that traditional games have significant potential in developing children's cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and character values. Furthermore, the integration of local wisdom into educational play tools can foster children's cultural awareness and identity from an early age. However, several challenges remain, such as limited references, teacher competence, and the influence of modern culture. Therefore, collaboration among various stakeholders is needed to optimally develop and implement local wisdom-based educational play tools

Keywords: Traditional Games Educational Play Tools Early Childhood Local Wisdom Child Development

References

  • Abdullah, A., Achmad, F. Y. N., & Mayunita, S. (2026). Transparency Of Direct Cash Assistance (BLT) Receipt Services In Bone Kainsetala Village, Bone District, Muna Regency. Journal of Social and Society Tarombo, 1(1), 39-45.
  • Ahdhianto, E., Barus, Y. K., & Thohir, M. A. (2025). Augmented Reality As A Game Changer In Experiential Learning: Exploring Its Role Cultural Education For Elementary Schools. Journal Of Pedagogical Research, 9(1), 296–313. Https://Doi.Org/10.33902/Jpr.202533573
  • Al-Amien, M. R., Iyakrus, I., & Sumarni, S. (2021). Improvement Learning Outcomes Of Sepaktakraw Basic Techniques Using Audiovisual Media During Covid-19 Pandemic In Pjok Students Of Sriwijaya University. Journal Of Educational Research And Evaluation, 10(2), 74–85. Https://Doi.Org/10.15294/Jere.V10i2.52352
  • Aliyyah, R. R., Rahayu, Y., & Ramdhani, M. R. (2022). Pengaruh Interaksi Edukatif Terhadap Minat Belajar Matematika Siswa Sekolah Dasar. Didaktika Tauhidi: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, 9(2), 185–198. Https://Doi.Org/10.30997/Dt.V9i2.6844
  • Anderson, K. P., & Garcia, M. L. (2024). Digital Game-Based Learning In Elementary Mathematics: A Comprehensive Analysis. Journal Of Educational Technology Research, 15(3), 78–95.
  • Anditasari, R., Martutik, M., & Andajani, K. (2018). Pengembangan Media Berbasis Permainan Edukatif Pada Pembelajaran Menulis Teks Deskripsi. Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, Dan Pengembangan, 3(1), 107–114. Https://Doi.Org/Http://Dx.Doi.Org/10.17977/Jptpp.V3i1.10379
  • Anisah, A. S., & Holis, A. (2020). Enkulturasi Nilai Karakter Melalui Permainan Tradisional Pada Pembelajaran Tematik Di Sekolah Dasar. Jurnal Pendidikan Uniga, 14(2), 318–327.
  • Arimbawa, I. G. P. A. (2021). Classroom Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Dan Prestasi Belajar Biologi. Indonesian Journal Of Educational Development, 2(2), 324–332. Https://Doi.Org/10.5281/Zenodo.5244716
  • Asiah, S. N., Soe’oed, R., & Sjamsir, H. (2022a). The Implementation Of 7ps Education Marketing Mix In Early Childhood Education Institution. Educational Studies: Conference Series, 2(2), 233–244. Https://Doi.Org/10.30872/Escs.V2i2.1570
  • Asiah, S. N., Soe’oed, R., & Sjamsir, H. (2022b). The Implementation Of 7ps Education Marketing Mix In Early Childhood Education Institution. Educational Studies: Conference Series, 2(2), 233–244. Https://Doi.Org/10.30872/Escs.V2i2.1570
  • Bawa, P. (2019). Using Kahoot To Inspire. Journal Of Educational Technology Systems, 47(3), 373–390. Https://Doi.Org/10.1177/0047239518804173
  • Chapman, J. R., & Rich, P. J. (2018). Does Educational Gamification Improve Students’ Motivation? If So, Which Game Elements Work Best? Journal Of Education For Business, 93(7), 315–322. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/08832323.2018.1490687
  • Devi, N. K. L. (2024a). Analisis Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Numerasi Dengan Metode Matematika Gasing Yang Dikaitkan Dengan Permainan Tradisional. Pentagon: Jurnal Matematika Dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, 6(2), 101–110.
  • Devi, N. K. L. (2024b). Analisis Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Numerasi Dengan Metode Matematika Gasing Yang Dikaitkan Dengan Permainan Tradisional Pada Siswa Kelas 4 Sd N 1 Demulih. Pentagon: Jurnal Matematika Dan Ipa, 2(4), 78–94. Https://Doi.Org/10.62383/Pentagon.V2i4.289
  • Elmunsyah, H., Kusumo, G. R., Pujianto, U., & Prasetya, D. D. (2018). Development Of Mobile Based Educational Game As A Learning Media For Basic Programming In Vhs. 2018 5th International Conference On Electrical Engineering, Computer Science And Informatics (Eecsi), 416–420. Https://Doi.Org/10.1109/Eecsi.2018.8752658
  • Feriyanto, F., & Anjariyah, D. (2024). Deep Learning Approach Through Meaningful, Mindful, And Joyful Learning: A Library Research. Electronic Journal Of Education, Social Economics And Technology, 5(2), 208–212. Https://Doi.Org/10.33122/Ejeset.V5i2.321
  • Firmansyah, G., Rahayu, E. D., & Irwansyah, I. (2019). Model Pembelajaran Gerak Dasar Melompat Melalui Modifikasi Permainan Tradisional Engklek Pada Anak Sekolah Dasar. Tegar: Journal Of Teaching Physical Education In Elementary School, 2(2), 111–117.
  • Hanafiah, M. A., Martiani, M., & Dewi, C. (2021). Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Numbered Head Together (Nht) Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Pada Permainan Bola Basket Siswa Smp. Edukatif : Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, 3(6), 5213–5219. Https://Doi.Org/10.31004/Edukatif.V3i6.1655
  • Insani Nurchintyawati, S.Pd., M. P. (2022). Android Based Educational Game In Learning And Teaching English Vocabulary. Journal Of Applied Linguistics, 2(1), 13–18. Https://Doi.Org/10.52622/Joal.V2i1.44
  • Kiong, T. T., Roslen, K. E., Nur Rahma Putra, A. B., Risfendra, Heong, Y. M., Mohamad, M. M., & Azid, N. (2021a). Pembangunan Modul Pengajaran Berasaskan Permainan Digital Bagi Kursus Teknologi Elektrik 1. Sains Insani, 6(1), 139–143. Https://Doi.Org/10.33102/Sainsinsani.Vol6no1.263
  • Kiong, T. T., Roslen, K. E., Nur Rahma Putra, A. B., Risfendra, Heong, Y. M., Mohamad, M. M., & Azid, N. (2021b). Pembangunan Modul Pengajaran Berasaskan Permainan Digital Bagi Kursus Teknologi Elektrik 1. Sains Insani, 6(1), 139–143. Https://Doi.Org/10.33102/Sainsinsani.Vol6no1.263
  • Kusumandari, R. B. (2025). Trauma-Informed Game-Based Learning: A Technological Approach To Enhancing Children’s Resilience In Post-Disaster Education. International Journal Of Learning, Teaching And Educational Research, 24(7), 30. Https://Doi.Org/10.26803/Ijlter.24.7.30
  • Lei, H., Chiu, M. M., Wang, D., Wang, C., & Xie, T. (2022). Effects Of Game-Based Learning On Students’ Achievement In Science: A Meta-Analysis. Journal Of Educational Computing Research, 60(6), 1373–1398. Https://Doi.Org/10.1177/07356331211064543
  • Marpaung, S., Wibowo, A. P., Setiawan, T., & Suhariono, A. (2026). Strategic Planning, Performance Management, and Corporate Budgeting: An Expert Sharing Reflection for Strengthening BPJS Kesehatan's Strategic Management System. Journal of Social and Society Tarombo, 1(1), 31-38.
  • Moreno, R., & Mayer, R. (2005). Role Of Guidance, Reflection, And Interactivity In An Agent-Based Multimedia Game. Journal Of Educational Psychology, 97(1), 117–128. Https://Doi.Org/10.1037/0022-0663.97.1.117
  • Munir, Z. A., & Awiria, A. (2020). Implementasi Pendidikan Nilai Melalui Permainan Tradisional Anak Suku Sasak Di Mi Nw Loang Sawak Lombok Tengah. Taman Cendekia: Jurnal Pendidikan Ke-Sd-An, 4(1), 397–403. Https://Doi.Org/10.30738/Tc.V4i1.5764
  • Novian, D., Dwinanto, A., & Mulyanto, A. (2019). The Application Of Cooperative Learning Methods In The Developing And Analyzing The Quality Of An Educational Game. Journal Of Physics: Conference Series, 1387(1), 012122. Https://Doi.Org/10.1088/1742-6596/1387/1/012122
  • Oktaviani, E., Susmini, S., & Ridawati, I. D. (2022). Permainan Edukatif Quarted Flash Card (Qfc) Sebagai Media Promosi Kesehatan Penyakit Menular Dan Tidak Menular Pada Anak Sekolah Dasar. Jurnal Kreativitas Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (Pkm), 5(7), 2216–2225. Https://Doi.Org/10.33024/Jkpm.V5i7.6298
  • Panjaitan, L., Simbolon, J. M. A., Mobo, F. D., & Purba, A. A. (2026). The Impact of Socioeconomic Differences on Multicultural Learning Experiences in School Base: Studies Case Wrong One Elementary School in Indonesia. Journal of Social and Society Tarombo, 1(1), 1-10.
  • Purba, Y. O., Septiwiharti, D., Rumahorbo, E. S. P., & Marra, E. (2026). Correlation Efficacy Self Academic with Readiness Psychological Student in Face Exam End of Semester. Journal of Social and Society Tarombo, 1(1), 11-18.
  • Pratama, D. S., Sumarni, S., Safaruddin, S., & Iyakrus, I. (2021). Digital Based Learning Media Development To Increase Baseball Technique For Grade Vi Elementary School Students. Journal Of Educational Research And Evaluation, 10(1), 19–27. Https://Doi.Org/10.15294/Jere.V10i1.48131
  • Rakimahwati, R., Hanifa, N., & Aryani, N. (2022). Android Based Educational Game Development To Improve Early Childhood Reading Ability. Al-Ishlah: Jurnal Pendidikan, 14(2), 1123–1134. Https://Doi.Org/10.35445/Alishlah.V14i2.1053
  • Ramadhani, N., Andriansah, M., Erfansyah, M., & Zuliana, E. (2024). Peran Permainan Edukatif Tangram Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika Realistik Indonesia (Pmri) Untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Bangun Datar Siswa. Al-Irsyad Journal Of Mathematics Education, 3(1), 11–21. Https://Doi.Org/10.58917/Ijme.V3i1.100
  • Retnowati, R. (2021). Peningkatan Kemampuan Kreatifitas Anak Mengaplikasikan Alat Peraga Edukatif Menggunakan Metode Loose Parts. Jurnal Educatio Fkip Unma, 7(2), 465–470. Https://Doi.Org/Https://Doi.Org/10.31949/Educatio.V7i2.1095
  • Setyawan, F. H., & Susanto, S. (2023). Developing Educational Game As Language Acquisition Media For Young Learners. Jet Adi Buana, 4(2), 192–199. Https://Doi.Org/10.36456/Jet.V4.N2.2019.2081
  • Sinaga, H., Herman, H., & Pasaribu, E. (2020). The Effect Of Anagram Game On Students’ Vocabulary Achievement At Grade Eight Of Smp Negeri 8 Pematangsiantar. Journal Of English Educational Study (Jees), 3(1), 51–60. Https://Doi.Org/10.31932/Jees.V3i1.655
  • Skillen, J., Berner, V.-D., & Seitz-Stein, K. (2018). The Rule Counts! Acquisition Of Mathematical Competencies With A Number Board Game. The Journal Of Educational Research, 111(5), 554–563. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/00220671.2017.1313187
  • Subakthi Putri, I. P., Dantes, N., & Suranata, K. (2020). Model Pembelajaran Quantum Teaching Tipe Tandur Berbantuan Permainan Tradisional Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ipa. Jurnal Ilmiah Sekolah Dasar, 4(2), 186. Https://Doi.Org/10.23887/Jisd.V4i2.25137
  • Suliyanah, Deta, U. A., Kurniawan, F. K., Lestari, N. A., Yantidewi, M., Jauhariyah, M. N. R., & Prahani, B. K. (2021). Literature Review On The Use Of Educational Physics Games In Improving Learning Outcomes. Journal Of Physics: Conference Series, 1805(1), 012038. Https://Doi.Org/10.1088/1742-6596/1805/1/012038
  • Syahr, K. A., Pratama, Y. H., & Firdaus, A. A. (2025). Utilizing Game Based Applications For Teaching Historical Content. Secure And Knowledge-Intelligent Research In Cybersecurity And Multimedia (Sakira), 3(01), 34–39. Https://Doi.Org/10.36679/S4kira.V3i1.27
  • Wahyuningsih, E., Tolinggi, S. O., & Baroroh, R. U. (2021). Pendekatan Humanistik Melalui Permainan Edukatif Bahasa Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Di Sekolah Islam Terpadu. Maharaat: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab, 4(1).
  • Widyatmoko, H. (2019). The Development Of Educational Puzzle Game Based On The Local Wisdom Using Flash Media To Educate The Students’characteristic Of Primary School. Refleksi Edukatika: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan, 9(2).
  • Yukselturk, E., Altıok, S., & Başer, Z. (2018). Using Game-Based Learning With Kinect Technology In Foreign Language Education Course. Journal Of Educational Technology & Society, 21(3), 159–173.
  • Yulianto, T., & Wibowo, F. A. (2026). Revisiting divine sovereignty and righteous suffering: A critical theological analysis of the Book of Job. Journal of Social and Society Tarombo, 1(1), 19-30.
Downloads 83
Views 97
Download PDF - FULL TEXT

Share This Article

Article Details

How to Cite

Utilization Of Traditional Games As Educational Game Tools For Early Childhood. (2026). Journal Of Global Research Publications, 3(1), 35-43. https://doi.org/10.59435/jgrp.v3i1.2026.59

© Elisabeth Nevi (Author) 2026

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Link copied to clipboard!