Implementation of Storytelling Methods in Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood
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Story Methods, Emotional Intelligence, Early ChildhoodAbstract
This study aims to describe the implementation of the story method in improving the emotional intelligence of early childhood in Gemilang Kindergarten. Emotional intelligence is a child's ability to recognize, manage, and express emotions appropriately, and be able to foster positive social relationships. The story method was chosen because it is considered effective in conveying moral messages and emotional values to children through an interesting and easy-to-understand narrative plot. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with group B children aged 5–6 years as subjects. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study showed that the implementation of the story method can improve children's ability to recognize and control emotions, as well as improve children's empathy and social skills. Based on the results of observations, 90% of children showed appropriate or very good emotional development, with details of 80% in the Developing According to Expectations (BSH) category, 10% Developing Very Well (BSB), and 10% still at the Starting to Develop (MB) stage, and no children were included in the Not Yet Developing (BB) category. Thus, the story method has proven to be effective as a learning strategy to develop the emotional intelligence of early childhood.
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