Pemanfaatan Yoga Kids Dalam Pembelajaran Terhadap Perkembangan Sosial-Emosional Anak Usia Dini

Abstract

This study is motivated by the importance of early childhood social-emotional development during the golden age, which currently faces challenges such as excessive gadget use, lack of physical activity, and limited social learning stimulation. These conditions cause children have difficulty controlling emotions, and show low cooperation skills. This study aims to describe the implementation of Yoga Kids and its implications for the social-emotional development of early childhood at TK Tunas Karya Bomo. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. The research subjects consisted of classroom teachers, the principal, and early childhood students participating in Yoga Kids activities. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis used the Miles and Huberman interactive model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that the implementation of Yoga Kids was carried out through opening, core, and closing activities in a fun and interactive manner through yoga movements, relaxation, music, and group activities. These activities helped children develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management, and responsible decision-making. Most children were categorized as Developing as Expected and Developing Very Well in social-emotional development indicators. This study reinforces the theories of Daniel Goleman and Lev Vygotsky regarding the importance of emotional stimulation and social interaction in early childhood development.