UPAYA GURU DALAM MENUMBUHKAN KREATIVITAS ANAK MELALUI KEGIATAN EKSPLORATIF DI KB TERPADU DARUL MUSTHOFA NW REPOK ATAS

Abstract

This study was motivated by the potential of the environment at KB Terpadu Darul Musthofa NW Repok Atas, which had not been utilized optimally in learning activities to foster children’s creativity. The study aimed to describe teachers’ efforts to foster children’s creativity through exploratory activities, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and supporting and inhibiting factors. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Informants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was established through triangulation. The findings showed that teachers planned activities by adjusting them to the learning theme, determining objectives, and preparing materials by utilizing the surrounding environment. The implementation actively involved children in making miniature huts from reeds and ice cream sticks, creating moss biomes, and making miniature hot-air balloons. Teachers provided opportunities for children to observe, try, collect materials, and create works with appropriate guidance. Evaluation was conducted by observing children’s involvement, enthusiasm, curiosity, ideas, and work. Supporting factors included natural materials, school support, and children’s enthusiasm, while inhibiting factors included limited time, teaching personnel, and the need for greater preparation. Environment-based exploratory activities provided active, enjoyable, and meaningful learning experiences that supported the process of fostering children’s creativity.