Social and Emotional Development

  • Period: to

    Birth to 18 Months

    Jan 1st 2012=Birth Indicators-Children Are Learning To..
    -Depend on others to provide wants and needs
    -Form and maintain secure relationships with others You May Observe The Child...
    -Cry, make sounds, or use body movements to signal adult for assistance, attention, or other needs. You Can Help/Support By..
    -Responding consistently and promptly to child’s needs for comfort and reassurance.
  • Period: to

    18 Months to 36 Months

    Children Are Learning To...
    -Develop early social problem-solving. You May Observe The Child...
    -Cry, rock back and forth, and lift arms to signal for help. You Can Help/Support By...
    -Responding promptly to child’s requests for assistance.
  • Period: to

    36 Months to 48 Months

    Children Are Learning To...
    -Demonstrate increasing social problem- solving. You May Observe The Child...
    -Seek comfort from adults when hurt, frightened, or if another child grabs toy away. You Can Help/Support By...
    -Supporting child to try new things by introducing them gradually, gently, and playfully.-Labeling toys to indicate to whom they “belong” and modeling ways to take turns or use other available toys.
  • Period: to

    48 Months and Older

    Children Are Learning To..
    -Show empathy and caring for others. You May Observe The Child...
    -Pretend to soothe a crying baby doll in the dramatic play area. You Can Help/Support By...
    -Helping child use words to describe actions and feelings.-Creating opportunities for successful group interactions by providing adequate supplies, and expectations for working together.