Using Phonetic Methods for Children's Reading Ability Development in Kindergarten

This study examines the effects of the phonics method approach towards children's reading skills in kindergartens. The reading ability is necessary when the child continues his education. This research was conducted by evaluating children's learning outcomes with the application of phonics methods. The subjects of this study are children aged 56 years. Fifteen children from group B in TK ABA (Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal) evaluated their reading ability by looking at the effectiveness of their implementation and achievement outcomes. Equally children are given the same activities and will be observed using check list and rating scale. The data was analyzed using explorative descriptive statistics. In accordance with the existing hypothesis that the phonetic method is effective for developing children's reading abilities. As many as 93.32% of children can be categorized as developing very well in their reading ability based on the evaluation of learning outcomes. Keywords— phonic, reading, children