This study describes the application of storytelling methods to develop the character of caring for the environment for children aged 5-6 years in Kindergarten of the Model Laboratory of the University of Muhammadiyah Pontianak. Ex post facto research method qualitative descriptive approach. The research subjects were teachers of group B at the Model Laboratory Kindergarten, University of Muhammadiyah Pontianak. The results showed, 1. Teacher preparation for storytelling methods, the teacher

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... made initial preparations such as determining goals before storytelling, determining themes, determining fairy tale titles and preparing media/props, 2. The process of applying storytelling methods the teacher greeted children with something interesting, discussed thematerial. fairy tales, starting a fairy tale slowly, with the sentence "one day live", using storytelling techniques such as intonation, body movements, voice imitation, eye contact and there is interaction between teacher and child, 3. Evaluation by the teacher after the application of the storytelling method is complete . In developing the character of caring for the environment, namely by asking again the fairy tale that has been conveyed, bringing the child to conclude positive and negative values and the assessment is taken by observing the child's behavior while in the institution.