A literacy training in Tabanan Regency, organized by the Indonesian Children’s Literacy Foundation (YLAI) in collaboration with the Library and Archives Office, successfully inspired teachers, parents, and librarians to foster the habit of reading aloud from an early age. Over three days, 150 participants learned interactive and enjoyable reading techniques and how to create comfortable reading books in school libraries. This program is a crucial step in building a sustainable literacy culture in Tabanan and inspiring other regions in Indonesia. Support from teachers, parents, librarians, and the local government is crucial to creating intelligent and creative readers generation.
Tabanan Reads: Three Inspiring Days for Teachers, Parents, and Librarians
On May 14, 15, and 19, 2025, the Indonesian Children’s Literacy Foundation (YLAI) and the Tabanan Regency Library and Archives Office held literacy training involving teachers, parents, and librarians as key figures in supporting children’s growth and development through early reading habits.
Over the three days, 150 participants participated in a series of training sessions designed to foster reading activities in various child-friendly environments. On the first day, 50 elementary school teachers learned read-aloud techniques that not only read stories but also encourage children to interact, ask questions, and use their imaginations. On the second day, 50 parents were invited to make reading time with their children meaningful and enjoyable. On the final day, 50 librarians and school library managers received training on creating comfortable and engaging reading books to encourage children to spend more time in the library.
This training emphasizes that reading aloud is more than just speaking aloud. By encouraging children to ask questions before, during, and after reading, this activity encourages critical thinking, enriches vocabulary, and deepens understanding of the story.
Peserta juga langsung mempraktikkan teknik membaca nyaring dalam suasana yang hangat dan mendukung. Banyak dari mereka merasa lebih percaya diri untuk membawa metode ini ke dalam kelas, rumah, maupun perpustakaan.
Participants also directly practice reading aloud techniques in a warm and supportive atmosphere. Many of them feel more confident in bringing this method into the classroom, home, and library.“Saya merasa pelatihan ini sangat bermanfaat dan membuat saya lebih semangat membacakan cerita dengan cara yang menarik,” ungkap Ibu Rus, guru SDN 4 Babahan.
“I found this training very beneficial and made me more enthusiastic about reading stories in an engaging way,” said Mrs. Rus, a teacher at SDN 4 Babahan. Jana Tak Mau Tidur. “The material presented was very interactive and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I was inspired when the speaker read the book Jana Tak Mau Tidur. My reading aloud experience became much more interesting and meaningful,” added Mrs. Ririn, a librarian at SDN 1 Denbantas.
The collaboration between YLAI, teachers, parents, librarians, and the local government provides a strong foundation for building a fun and sustainable literacy culture in Tabanan. Hopefully, this initiative can inspire other regions in Indonesia to work together to cultivate a generation of intelligent and creative readers.
The Indonesian Children’s Literacy Foundation believes that every child has the right to grow with stories. Let’s continue to support the reading aloud movement, because big changes always start from one small story.
(Emilia Rosita Dewi)