IMPLEMENTASI MPLS RAMAH ANAK DALAM MEMBANGUN ADAPTASI SOSIAL DAN KESIAPAN BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK SEKOLAH DASAR

The Child-Friendly School Orientation Program (Masa Pengenalan Lingkungan Satuan Pendidikan/MPLS) is designed to facilitate students' transition from early childhood education to primary school by creating a safe, inclusive, supportive, and enjoyable learning environment. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the Child-Friendly MPLS in fostering students' social adaptation and enhancing their learning readiness at SDN Sidoarum. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. The participants consisted of the principal, first-grade teachers, and first-grade students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that the Child-Friendly MPLS was implemented systematically through careful planning, student-centered activities, and the application of child-friendly principles. The program successfully promoted students' social adaptation, as reflected in improved interactions with teachers and peers, increased communication confidence, enhanced collaborative skills, and better compliance with school rules. In addition, the program improved students' learning readiness by strengthening learning motivation, independence, self-confidence, understanding of classroom routines, and enthusiasm for participating in learning activities. These findings indicate that the Child-Friendly MPLS serves as an effective strategy for supporting a successful transition from early childhood education to primary school through the enhancement of social adaptation and learning readiness.