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Balinese Local Heroes should be a role model of all children around Bali. The spirit of the heroes is full of positive characters. Those characters are very important in building a good personality in every single kid. The aim of this study was to know whether the spirit of Balinese Local Heroes affecting PAUD students, to know the character values affecting PAUD students, and to know whether the social function of the character values affecting PAUD students. The research was designed as a qualitative study. The data were taken from the observed interaction at the puppets showed on YouTube that was watched by PAUD students. The obtained data were PAUD students' and parent’s data interviews and open-ended questionnaires. The result of the study showed that the spirit of Balinese Local Heroes affected PAUD students accurately because the media was very attractive. There were some character values affected such as willingness to sacrifice, bravery, in defense of truth and justice, noble, responsible, and patriotic. The social function of the values was very important. The values transformed into a positive attitude in social life. The PAUD students became good helpers to the people who need help. They cleaned the environment without any intention and had a responsibility to do their duty as a student.

Spirit of Balinese Local Heroes, ELT Media, Puppets, Character Building, PAUD Perspective Teacher