Efforts to foster student creativity in elementary schools through environmental education

The implementation of environmental education at SD N 2 Klambu is motivated by the weak creative character of students. Environmental education can be the right solution to the problem. Environmental education covers various topics about improving individuals' awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skills in understanding and acting on environmental issues. The study aimed to describe efforts to improve the creative character of elementary school students through environmental education. This type of research uses qualitative research with a phenomenological design. Data collection techniques using observation, documentation, and interviews. Validity using triangulation of sources and methods. Interactive data analysis of data reduction steps, data presentation, and conclusion making. The results showed that SDN 2 Klambu Purwodadi has tried to foster students' creativity by conducting environmental education in their schools. This can be seen from ecological education activities at SDN 2 Klambu Purwodadi, such as clean Friday activities, class pickets, using used goods, and watering plants in the schoolyard. These activities give students a high sense of curiosity, have a spirit of cooperation to carry out highly creative ideas, and are willing to try new dal and express themselves creatively. Abstrak Pelaksanaan pendidikan lingkungan hidup di SD N 2 Klambu dilatarbelakangi oleh karakter kreatif peserta didik yang masih lemah. Pendidikan lingkungan hidup dapat menjadi solusi yang tepat atas masalah tersebut. Pendidikan lingkungan hidup mencakup beragam topik yang berhubungan dengan cara-cara untuk meningkatkan kesadaran, pengetahuan, sikap, dan keterampilan individu dalam memahami dan bertindak terhadap isu-isu lingkungan. Tujuan penelitian untuk mendeskripsikan upaya peningkatan karakter kreatif peserta didik sekolah dasar melalui pendidikan lingkungan hidup. Jenis penelitian menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan desain fenomenologis. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Validitas menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Analisis data interaktif langkah-langkah reduksi data, penyajian data, dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa SDN 2 Klambu Purwodadi telah berupaya menumbuhkan kreativitas peserta didik dengan melakukan pendidikan lingkungan hidup di sekolahnya. Hal tersebut bisa dilihat dari kegiatan pendidikan lingkungan hidup di SDN 2 Klambu Purwodadi seperti kegiatan Jumat Bersih, piket ke