Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development of Suku Anak Dalam (SAD)

The purpose of this study was to determine the social and emotional development of tribal children in the Nurul Ikhlas Play Group, Bukit Suban Village, Air Hitam District, Sarolangun Regency. The research used a qualitative approach. The results shows that 1) the early childhood learning process of the Nurul Ikhlas Play Group of the Suku Anak Dalam had used a standard curriculum for early childhood education, 2) social and emotional learning was conducted slowly by repetition, and storytelling, 3) in general the social abilities of Suku Anak Dalam children include the ability to get along, socialize and communicate well with friends and teachers, work together, be patient when waiting for their turns, take care and help friends, share food and toys, compromise with friends and be responsible.