Implementation of Outbound Kids at Al-Mahira Kindergarten

Abstrak

This study aims to determine the application of outbound kids’ games for early childhood in TK Al-Mahira, Bengkulu City. This research uses descriptive qualitative approach. The research informants in this study were class teachers who held outbound activities and the Principal of the TK Al-Mahira, Bengkulu City. The place of research is TK Al-Mahira, Bengkulu City Address Jl. Kinibalu VI No.II, Kebun Tebeng, Kec. Ratu Agung, Bengkulu City, Bengkulu Province. Data collection techniques using participatory observation, interviews, and documentation. The first is participatory observation. The results of this study showed that the implementation of outbound games in early childhood at TK Al-Mahira was well-developed and could serve as an example for other schools in implementing outbound kids’ activities at school. This can be seen in the outbound implementation, there are two types of outbound activities, namely class outbound and joint outbound. The main purpose of outbound activities is to train children's cooperation and concern for others, train children's mentality in healthy competition, train independence, self-confidence, and cooperation with friends. The activity stages consist of preparation, implementation, and evaluation.