This study aims to find out what learning strategies are for mentally retarded children at SLB State Cerme. This research is a field research using qualitative methods. Data sources were taken from several informants, namely: school principals, PAI teachers, and class teachers for mentally retarded children. The research data was taken through in-depth interviews with all informants. The results of this study indicate that there are six strategies used by Cerme State SLB in PAI learning for mentally retarded children, including: 1) the lecture method, 2) the talaqqi method, 30 the question and answer method, 4) the assignment method, 5) the method repetition. 6) with an individual approach.