The “Warrior Kids” Game Model Based on Joyful Learning to Stimulate Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness in Early Childhood

Nur Hazizah, Ismaniar, Elssy Asari Putri, Sri Murni, Amalia Husna

2025

Abstract

The This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Warrior Kids game model, based on joyful learning principles, in stimulating emotional regulation and self-awareness in early childhood. The model was developed to create an enjoyable and meaningful learning environment through structured physical activities. The research employed an experimental design with a one-group pretest–post test approach, involving 20 children aged 5–6 years from an early childhood education institution in Padang City. Data were collected through observations of emotional regulation and self-awareness using validated instruments. The findings revealed significant improvements in both developmental aspects after children participated in the Warrior Kids game activities. Learning experiences that integrates movement, challenges, and social interaction have proven effective in fostering self-awareness and enabling children to manage their emotions more effectively. This study recommends the implementation of this model as an innovative learning approach in early childhood education institutions to strengthen socio-emotional development from an early age.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Hazizah N., Ismaniar., Putri E., Murni S. and Husna A. (2025). The “Warrior Kids” Game Model Based on Joyful Learning to Stimulate Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness in Early Childhood. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE; ISBN 978-989-758-788-7, SciTePress, pages 126-130. DOI: 10.5220/0014070800004935

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icece25,
author={Nur Hazizah and Ismaniar and Elssy Asari Putri and Sri Murni and Amalia Husna},
title={The “Warrior Kids” Game Model Based on Joyful Learning to Stimulate Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness in Early Childhood},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE},
year={2025},
pages={126-130},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014070800004935},
isbn={978-989-758-788-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE
TI - The “Warrior Kids” Game Model Based on Joyful Learning to Stimulate Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness in Early Childhood
SN - 978-989-758-788-7
AU - Hazizah N.
AU - Ismaniar.
AU - Putri E.
AU - Murni S.
AU - Husna A.
PY - 2025
SP - 126
EP - 130
DO - 10.5220/0014070800004935
PB - SciTePress