STRATEGI PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI DALAM PERSPEKTIF HADIS: ANALISIS NILAI-NILAI KETELADANAN, AFEKSI, DAN SPIRITUALITAS

Abstract

Early childhood education in the digital and globalization era faces significant challenges due to the dominant focus on cognitive orientation and academic achievement, while aspects of morality, affection, and spirituality tend to be neglected. This has resulted in an identity crisis, lack of empathy, and weak religious awareness in children from an early age. The research method used in this study is qualitative. The findings indicate that early childhood education from the perspective of hadith emphasizes three complementary main strategies: modeling, affection (love), and spirituality. Modeling is the most effective method for instilling values of goodness, as children tend to imitate what they observe from their parents and educators. Affection serves as an emotional foundation that creates closeness and a sense of security, allowing children to grow in a loving environment that supports their learning process. Meanwhile, spirituality acts as the character foundation that guides children to recognize God, develop moral awareness, and live by meaningful values. These three aspects when applied consistently and integratively will shape a holistic child personality: morally upright, gentle-hearted, and oriented toward divine values.