Keterampilan Sosial Pada Siswa Taman Kanak-Kanak Tahfidz

This study aims to determine the forms of social skills and factors that influence social skills in Tahfidz Kindergarten students. The subjects of this study were 2 students from Jamilurrahman Tahfidz Kindergarten. The method used was qualitative by case studies that reveal the cases based on the experiences of those close to the subjects of research. Techniques of data collection were done by semi-structured interviews and semi participant observation while at the school and at the home. The validity of the data performed by the method of triangulation and time of data collection sources. The result shows that the forms of social skills in Tahfidz Kindergarten students in accordance with the characteristics of social development in early childhood, are independent of the mother figure, self-centered, impulsive enthusiasm, excitement is overwhelming, like playing outside room, cooperation, embarrassed to talk to other people, obedient, and helpful. The form of behavior that incompatible with the characteristic of social development in early childhood are student does not enjoy going to school, student is not motivated to compete doing tasks with other children, and student does not like homework. Factors that influence social skills in 72 Tahfidz Kindergarten students are parenting, early socialization process, playmates, and gender. The conclusion of this research are the forms of social skills in Tahfidz Kindergarten students including compliance, independence, sensitivity to the environment, selfish behavior, attitudes towards school work and interaction with others. Factors that influence social skills in kindergarten students Tahfidz are parenting, early social experiences, playmates, and gender. The new factors found in this study are parenting in early childhood and social experience. Keyword: Social Skill, Tahfidz Kindergarten Student