Strategi Guru dalam Menanamkan Karakter Religius melalui Pembiasaan Harian pada Anak Usia Dini di TK Islam Al-Madina

Abstract

The development of religious character in early childhood is essential for shaping children's attitudes and behavior as a foundation for personality development. One strategy is daily habituation implemented consistently according to children's developmental stages. This study aims to describe daily habituation in developing religious character at TK Islam Al Madina, teacher strategies, children's character development, and supporting and inhibiting factors. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected through observations, interviews with teachers, and documentation of activities and observation notes. Data were analyzed descriptively based on research themes, with validity strengthened through method triangulation. The results showed that religious character development was implemented through Qur'an recitation, prayers, memorization of short surahs and hadiths, sholawat, Asmaul Husna, and charitable giving every Friday. These activities were conducted regularly and supported by teacher modeling, guidance, and positive reinforcement. The habituation contributed to children's religious character development, reflected in their participation in religious activities and attitudes of caring, sharing, discipline, and positive behavior. Supporting factors included structured activities, teacher role modeling, and a supportive school environment. Inhibiting factors included differences in children's abilities and limited continuity between school and home. Thus, consistent and enjoyable daily habituation supported by teacher modeling can effectively develop religious character in early childhood.