Analysis of Naturalist Intelligence in 5-6 Year Old Children at Budi Luhur Kindergarten

Rita Tresnawati (University of Jambi)

Formosa Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (FJMR)
Vol. 4 No. 7 (2025): July 2025

This study aims to analyze the naturalist intelligence of children aged 5-6 years at Budi Luhur Kindergarten. The research method in this study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The population in this study were all 16 students of Budi Luhur Kindergarten. While the sample in the study amounted to 7 people. The sampling technique used by the researcher was a random sampling technique. The data obtained were in the form of observation notes, interview notes, field documentation such as photographs or other supporting data. The results of this study are 3 out of 7 children's naturalist intelligence has not been seen because the children are still afraid of interacting with the surrounding nature. Children are still afraid of being approached by cats and children are still afraid of getting dirty when asked to care for plants. Therefore, children's naturalist intelligence needs to be further improved by using the nature material center learning method and Outing class.