Social and Emotional Development

The professional working with young children encourages children's social and emotional development.

Resources & Media for Understanding Competency 1.2

a

Considers temperament and individual differences when interacting with children and planning experiences
b

Creates a climate and daily schedule that encourages trust and social interaction with other children and adults
c

Helps children cope with separation and transitions
d

Uses tone, words and gestures to let children know they are respected
e

Provides opportunities for children to help, to make choices, and to do things for themselves
f

Recognizes children's effort rather than their accomplishments, intelligence or fixed characteristics
g

Acknowledges when children exert self-discipline and self-control
h

Finds ways to help children feel successful, identify and pursue passions, and develop a sense of personal identity
i

Uses empathy to help children recognize and acknowledge their emotions
j

Helps children value their ethnic and cultural traditions
k

Encourages children to be responsible, compassionate, inclusive, and appreciate each other's strengths
l

Helps children build on their strengths and work on their challenges
m

Models cooperative work, critical thinking, effective problem-solving, and helps children resolve conflict
n

Encourages cooperative work and play

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