Preparing Early Childhood for a New Normal Period during Covid-19 Pandemic

Jauhari, Jauhari (2019) Preparing Early Childhood for a New Normal Period during Covid-19 Pandemic. [Prosiding Konferensi]

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Abstract

The spread of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid 19) still continues. This is a challenge that requires early childhood to adapt to this pandemic situation. The purpose of this study is to Preparing Early Childhood for a New Normal Period during Covid 19 Pandemic. This research applied library research type. The research explored a variety of library information in the form of books, scientific journals, newspapers, magazines, and documents. The data collection method used in this research was documentation. The results: In applying health protocol, children need to be familiarized to washing their hands frequently with soapy water, maintaining physical distance, wearing a mask that covers the nose and mouth when leaving the house, avoiding touching the face area (eyes, nose, and mouth) with unclean hands, avoiding crowds, not shaking hands, not hugging, cleaning the body after leaving the house, and improving clean and healthy living behavior. The preparation for this needs parental
participation by building effective communication with children, building children’s positive character, controlling children's activities, setting a good example, instilling children's
spirituality, and involving children in positive activities. Conclusion: early childhood should be accustomed to making changes in lifestyle with the order and adaptation of new normal in order
to avoid covid 19 transmission. Discipline in applying the principle of a cleaner and healthier lifestyle is the key in suppressing transmission of Covid 19 to early childhood
Keyword: Covid 19, Early Childhood, New Normal, Preparing

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