The Management of Playing Environment in Independent Learning for Children Aged 4-5 Years at Al-Kautsar Serang Kindergarten

Abstract

Early childhood play environments can basically influence the way they learn and encourage them to explore creativity from an early age. For this reason, good and conducive management is needed for children's play environment, especially with the implementation of the latest curriculum model, namely independent learning. This research aims to analyze the arrangement of the play environment in Independent Learning for children aged 4-5 years. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive study. The research subjects involved were 1 homeroom teacher and 3 students in Kindergarten A class, as well as a foundation institution. Data collected by researchers through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research show that there is a variety of APE provided in schools to organize different play activities every week, either in the form of projects or classroom play centers. Al-Kautsar Serang Kindergarten implements five school days, as well as a corner learning model inspired by Reggio Emilia and has implemented Merdeka Belajar. The learning media used are APE loose parts and also the use of used goods and natural materials.

Keywords: Play Environment, Loose Parts, Educational Game Tools (APE), Freedom to Learn.