Implementasi Practical Life Activities Montessori dalam Penanaman Nilai Agama dan Moral Anak Usia Dini pada Kelompok B di TK IT Maharani Putri

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to describe the implementation of Practical Life Activities Montessori in fostering religious and moral values among early childhood learners at TK IT Maharani Putri. A qualitative approach with a case study method was employed. Data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation involving the principal, classroom teacher, and assistant teacher. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that Practical Life Activities Montessori was implemented through habituation activities integrated into daily learning. These activities promoted the development of children's religious and moral values, including religiosity, discipline, responsibility, independence, caring attitudes, and cooperation. The implementation was supported by the school's commitment, teachers' competence, a supportive learning environment, and consistent habituation practices. The main challenges included differences in children's characteristics, limited instructional time, and the lack of continuity between school and home habituation. Therefore, Practical Life Activities Montessori can be considered an effective approach to fostering religious and moral values in early childhood.

Keywords: Practical Life Activities Montessori, religious and moral values, early childhood, Montessori.