Literacy and numeracy learning remain tangible challenges for teachers in Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung. Amid the growing demand to improve the quality of basic education, the ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic serves as a crucial foundation that students must master from an early age. In response to this urgency, KREASI Pesisir Barat initiated a training program titled “Literacy and Numeracy Learning through a Fun Differentiated Approach” held on January 19–30, 2026.
The program engaged 23 KREASI partner schools at the primary level, including elementary schools (SD) and Islamic elementary schools (MI), with participation from more than 200 teachers. The training aimed to strengthen both teachers’ understanding and practical skills so they could deliver literacy and numeracy instruction that is more contextual, inclusive, and enjoyable—both inside the classroom and within the broader school environment.
One participant, Wahid, directly experienced the benefits of the training, particularly in numeracy instruction. According to him, mathematics has often been perceived as intimidating by students. “The moment they hear the word mathematics, the children already feel reluctant,” he shared.
Through the training, Wahid gained a new perspective: learning difficulties are not solely determined by students’ abilities, but also by teaching approaches that may not yet align with their needs. He was encouraged to be more confident in utilizing concrete objects as learning tools to make numeracy concepts easier to grasp.
Beyond enriching participants’ knowledge, the training also guided teachers in developing follow-up action plans to be implemented in their respective schools. One public elementary school in Krui became among the first to act on the training outcomes through a collective agreement among its teachers.
Following the training, teachers at the school began establishing reading corners in every classroom. They designed an implementation model that includes literacy activities integrated into the physical environment, student-led management, and alignment with the learning curriculum. Various activities were introduced, ranging from 15-minute daily reading sessions and storytelling to play-based learning, small book clubs, and book rotation between classes.
Through this initiative, KREASI Pesisir Barat hopes to further strengthen teachers’ capacities and foster meaningful change within classrooms—bringing learning experiences that are simple, relevant, and centered on children’s needs.
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The Program of KREASI or Kolaborasi untuk Edukasi Anak Indonesia (Collaboration for the Education of Indonesian Children) is funded by the Global Partnership for Education, developed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs. KREASI in Pesisir Barat is being implemented by Save the Children and local implementing partner Yayasan Guru Belajar, support by the Government of Pesisir Barat with aims to improve the quality of education in Indonesia by strengthening teaching, learning, and student development.
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Writer: Michelle Gabriela | Editor: Nabila Aulia | Photo: Michelle Gabriela/KREASI/Yayasan Guru Belajar/Save the Children