This issue contains 5 scholarly articles authored by 15 contributors from 6 institutions across two countries, namely Indonesia and Malaysia. The articles represent contemporary studies in the field of education, covering the use of digital media and artificial intelligence (AI), early childhood language development, the cultivation of adab and religious moderation, as well as the transformation of self-expression and students’ character development.

This issue contains 5 scholarly articles authored by 11 contributors from 5 institutions within one country, Indonesia. The articles focus on early childhood education, including play-based learning methods, language development through storytelling approaches, creativity enhancement through educational games, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve learning motivation, and teacher professionalism as a key determinant of instructional quality.

This issue contains 5 scholarly articles authored by 7 contributors from a single institution within one country, Indonesia. The articles primarily focus on early childhood education, emphasizing the development of fine motor skills, early literacy, language acquisition, and cognitive stimulation through play-based, creative, and hands-on learning activities. Collectively, the studies reflect pedagogical approaches that integrate developmental psychology, learning through play, and child-centered educational practices in foundational education contexts.