Pendampingan Kapasitas Anak Usia Dini dalam Berwudhu di TK Dharma Wanita 3 Pagerukir

Abstract

Early childhood religious education needs to be supported through learning experiences that are concrete, repetitive, and appropriate to children's developmental characteristics. Initial observation at TK Dharma Wanita 3 Pagerukir showed that children's capacity to understand and practice ablution was varied. Some children already knew that ablution is performed before prayer, while others still needed reinforcement in understanding its purpose, the parts of the body to be washed, the sequence, accompanying recitations, and the accuracy of movements. This community service activity aimed to strengthen children's knowledge and practical skills in ablution through the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. The mentoring utilized children's existing knowledge and enthusiasm, the school environment, available practice facilities, and the role of KPM students as facilitators. Activities were conducted through demonstration, question-and-answer, direct practice, correction, and repetition. Observations indicated positive development in children's understanding of the purpose and sequence of ablution, their ability to perform movements more orderly, and their confidence in explaining and practicing the steps. The activity indicates that direct practice combined with habituation can contribute to strengthening early childhood religious learning. Sustainable reinforcement by teachers and families is needed so that the acquired knowledge and skills become more stable.