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This research or case study with observation is carried out to find out what learning theory is used in learning at Rumah Matahari Natural School. The purpose of this observation is to find out the learning theory used in learning at Rumah Matahari Natural School. This research is motivated by the need to identify and understand the learning theory underlying instructional practices at Rumah Matahari Natural School, particularly in learning environments that provide students with freedom to choose learning activities according to their interests. The type of research used in this research is descriptive qualitative research. Descriptive qualitative is a research method that moves to a simple qualitative approach with an inductive path, that is, it begins with an explanatory process or event that can finally be drawn as a generalization which is a conclusion from the process or event. The steps for collecting qualitative descriptive data involve three stages, namely data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions. Make direct observations of the way children learn who are given the freedom to choose a way of learning according to their interests. In accordance with constructivist learning theory where this theory handles the saturation of students by increasing the active participation of students during the learning process. This constructivist learning theory can make students think more critically in the learning process and be more creative in expressing opinions and in expressing ideas.