Politeness and good manners are essential components in shaping the character of early childhood, as they reflect the child's personality in interacting with their surroundings. This study aims to describe the formation of polite manners in early childhood through the habituation method at Al Ishlah Bungkal Ponorogo Kindergarten. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects consisted of teachers and group B students. Data analysis involved the stages of data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with triangulation techniques used to ensure data validity.
The results of the study show that the habituation method works optimally in forming good manners in early childhood. The manners instilled included: greeting others, refraining from using harsh words, respecting elders, praying properly, asking permission, saying thank you, and receiving items with the right hand. The habituation process followed five steps: giving simple explanations, modeling good behavior, gently reminding when children forget, giving appreciation, and avoiding criticism when children make mistakes. In addition, it was found that short songs were used as a transition medium before collective prayers, helping children calm down and pray in an orderly manner. This indicates that habituation can be implemented through enjoyable and developmentally appropriate approaches for young children.