The Implementation of Various Games to Develop Children Intelligence in Indonesia

Abstract

. The purpose of this research is to find out the implementation of the arrangement of various main in developing children's intelligence. The research method used in this research is survey method. This study used questionnaires, interviews and observation sheets as a means of collecting research data conducted at 21 PAUD institutions in Kebumen, Purworejo, Wonosobo, and Temanggung districts. Data analysis using descriptive quantitative. The results showed that 57.2% of PAUD unit institutions have made arrangements for various games, 33.3% have not made arrangements for various games, and 9.5% of PAUD institutions have not organized safety activities. The various games was prepared by the class teacher with 14.3% as many as three variation and 85.7% of the institution prepared four variation in one day. The arrangement of various games was carried out in the morning before the learning activities were carried out with 61.9% of teachers coming 30 minutes before the learning activities. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that learning activities will get the results of maximum intelligence development if the teacher gives the freedom to play to children, namely by planning and structuring various games before the learning activities are carried out so as to raise children's curiosity, as well as give freedom to children to choose the various games in accordance with the interests of children.