<![CDATA[The Covid-19 pandemic has had a shocking effect in the education sector. Online-based learning is a solution during a pandemic. During the Covid-19 pandemic, character education should not be ignored, especially at the elementary school level. Because the mainstream of character education is an integral part of education, especially basic education. Elementary school students really need character education for their development needs. Preparing a good generation is the same as instilling prosperity for the future. This study aims to identify the implementation of character education in elementary schools in terms of the urgency of character education during the COVID-19 pandemic in elementary schools; character education at the elementary school level and character education programs during the pandemic. The research method uses descriptive analysis research. Data sourced from literature studies, namely studying theories or information and books that support this research on character education during the COVID-19 pandemic in elementary schools; The results show that learning tools are prepared by adjusting basic competencies that are simplified without leaving Core Competencies (KI) ) 1 and KI 2. the learning program is carried out online, offline, and mixed by paying attention to affective aspects. Learning is designed by getting used to learning discipline, responsibility in completing assignments, instilling a healthy lifestyle, honesty and religious attitudes. Teachers need to be creative in arranging learning while still considering character education during the Covid-19 pandemic. Character education during the pandemic will provide a pattern of living with character from an early age anywhere and under any conditions]]>
