Designing Worksheets to Develop Vocabulary Mastery at The Kindergarten Level

Miftah, Rahmawati (2025) Designing Worksheets to Develop Vocabulary Mastery at The Kindergarten Level. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KH Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

Key terms: worksheet, English competence, kindergarten students

Introducing Introducing English at an early age plays an essential role in shaping children's future language skills. However, kindergarten teachers often encounter difficulties in finding educational materials that are both engaging and developmentally appropriate. This research responds to the need for effective learning resources that support vocabulary acquisition in young learners while also assisting educators by offering easy-to-use teaching tools. The English worksheets developed in this study aim to combine educational quality with designs suited for children's learning styles, ultimately easing the instructional process. The main research questions guiding this study are: (1) How is the process of developing worksheet to develop vocabulary mastery at kindergarten level? and (2) How effective are the worksheets in improving learners’ vocabulary mastery?.

The main goal of this study is to design and develop English worksheets that address the learning needs of kindergarten students, with a specific emphasis on building their vocabulary, improving word association abilities, and introducing basic sentence formation. These worksheets are intended to support early language learning through age-appropriate themes and interactive activities that foster both linguistic and cognitive growth in young children.

This research employed the 4D model—Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate—as the methodological framework. In the Define phase, learner needs were identified through classroom observations and teacher interviews. The Design phase focused on creating worksheet content based on five selected themes: People at School, Places at School, Things in My Classroom, Things in My Bag, and Things in My Pencil Case. The Develop phase involved producing the worksheets and validating them through expert reviews, conducted in two stages: preliminary input and final evaluation. A validation score of 60 was achieved, indicating that the materials were considered valid without further revisions. The Disseminate phase involved a limited trial involving 15 kindergarten students at a private English course.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the worksheets, pre-tests and post-tests were administered to assess students’ vocabulary recognition, word matching accuracy, and fine motor skills. Prior to data analysis, the normality of the score differences was tested and found to be non-normal; therefore, the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used to analyze the data. The results revealed a significant improvement in students’ English skills after using the worksheets. These findings suggest that the worksheets are effective in enhancing young learners' vocabulary skills and provide practical benefits for teachers by minimizing preparation time and delivering structured, engaging content. This research highlights the importance of age-appropriate, theme-based materials in fostering meaningful English learning experiences in early childhood education.

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