Exploring Unplugged Hijaiyah Coding Strategies to Stimulate Early Childhood Literacy at PAUDQ Nur Fadlillah Tuban

Abstract

The advancement of digital technology requires early childhood education to integrate digital literacy from an early age while preserving Islamic values. One innovative approach that addresses this challenge is unplugged coding hijaiyah, which teaches the fundamentals of computational thinking through non-digital, play-based activities involving hijaiyah letters. This study aims to explore the implementation strategies of unplugged coding hijaiyah in stimulating early childhood literacy at PAUDQ Nur Fadlillah Tuban. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that this strategy is carried out through engaging and structured activities, such as arranging directional arrows, movement simulations, and coding missions. The method effectively enhances children’s symbolic literacy, concentration, and logical thinking, while integrating Qur’anic values into the learning experience. Despite challenges such as limited media and parental understanding, teachers managed to overcome these barriers through creativity, collaboration, and socialization. It can be concluded that unplugged coding hijaiyah offers an effective, contextual, and value-based approach to strengthening early childhood literacy in the digital era.