Abstract:

Naturalistic intelligence is integrated with other multiple intelligences such as interpersonal intelligence and intrapersonal intelligence. Early childhood naturalist intelligence can be observed with a child's interest and inclination towards ecology, sensitivity and tendency to observe flora and fauna, ability to understand natural phenomena and the surrounding environment. Naturalistic intelligence influences critical thinking and concern for the natural surroundings. So, it is important to develop Naturalistic Intelligence for early childhood. However, based on observations in 10 kindergarten in Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, South Kalimantan with a total of 120 students, nearly 60% of children still have difficulty understanding natural phenomena in their surroundings, are not sensitive to the environment and lack interest in ecology, especially related to natural conditions and phenomena in the wetland environment. Several factors are the cause, namely the lack of learning materials based on the wetland environment and the rise of online games which cause children to interact less with their surroundings.

Therefore, it is necessary to develop an Educational Game that is able to overcome these problems by utilizing the natural potential in the South Kalimantan region. South Kalimantan is famous for its natural potential of wetlands with the characteristics that most of its territory consists of waters (seas, rivers, lakes, swamps and rice fields). This Educational Game Tool is called Activity Sticker Pad based on the wetland environment. This game tool can be used individually or in groups consisting of stickers with pictures of objects that are often found in the wetlands of South Kalimantan. The purpose of developing this media is to develop naturalistic intelligence for early childhood so that they recognize the characteristics of the surrounding environment, then become interested in nature and finally show a caring attitude towards nature and its surroundings.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of Activity Sticker Pad media based on the Wetland Environment to develop naturalistic intelligence in early childhood. This study uses the Research & Development method with the ADDIE model combined with the Classroom Action Research method. The research subjects were children aged 4 -6 years at Tunas Harapan Kindergarten, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. Data collection techniques through questionnaires and observation. Data analysis is a descriptive analysis using tables and graphs. The results of this study are Activity Sticker Pad media with the theme of the Wetland environment getting a percentage of 95% with very feasible criteria and this media is able to develop classical naturalistic intelligence in early childhood as much as 90% of children get a Very Well Developed score. The conclusion of this study is the Activity Sticker Pad with the theme of the wetland environment which is able to develop naturalistic intelligence in early childhood.

Keywords:

Educational Game, Activity Sticker Pad, Naturalistic Intelligence, Early Childhood.