Revitalisasi Lagu Dolanan Anak dalam Pembentukan Karakter Anak Usia Dini

This research aims to (1) describe about lagu dolanan anak, (2) explain about the meaning of every word in Javanese lagu dolanan anak, (3) explain about the local value of lagu dolanan anak which required to be revitalized. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method which describes systematically, factual and accurate in every fact, character and the relation of the phenomena being studied. This research also uses heuristic and hermeneutic reading method in giving meaning to the lyrics of lagu dolanan anak which can build young learners’ characters. The research result is expected to arouse and maintain lagu dolanan anak, the researcher describes the form of lagu dolanan anak which appropriate to the young learners can be seen from education value. Likewise, lagu dolanan anak contains moral and social education. Therefore lagu dolanan anak is important to be introduced to the young learners. Using this lagu dolanan anak, the character can be built completely, and in the lyrics represent togetherness meaning, responsibility and social values.