Based on the results of interviews, documentation, observation and giving questionnaires.
Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that in the Implementation of the Student Facilitator and Explaining learning model using media illustrated storybooks in Indonesian language lessons are innovative. The data analysis technique used is the data analysis model of Miles and Huberman. Data collection techniques are based on data sources, namely RPP, syllabus, observation, interviews. This research includes descriptive qualitative research. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the implementation of the Student Facilitator Model and Explaining learning model through the media of illustrated story books in improving initial reading skills for first grade students of SDN 01 Taman Kota Madiun 2018/2019 Academic Year.