Peningkatan Pendidikan Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Melalui Media Wayang Kulit Sejak Usia Dini Di RA Manbail Futuh

Abstract

Early childhood education is a fundamental tool, providing the foundation for the formation and development of children's knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Early childhood education is a comprehensive process of fostering children's growth and development from birth to age six, encompassing all aspects of development through physical and spiritual stimulation for optimal growth. During this phase, children's character, cultural values, and social identity begin to form, necessitating a contextual and meaningful learning approach.

One effort that can be made is integrating local wisdom into the learning process as a means of instilling cultural values ​​from an early age. Learning based on local culture not only enriches children's learning experiences but also helps them gain a deeper understanding of their own identity and their environment.

This study aims to describe the improvement of local wisdom-based education through shadow puppets from an early age at RA Manbail Futuh Jenu. The research method used a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The results show that regular shadow puppet lessons can improve children's speaking skills, social cooperation, and foster a love of local culture. Shadow puppets are an effective educational medium for instilling character values ​​through enjoyable learning experiences.