Define social emotional development in young children
Central Objective: Define social-emotional development in young children within the context of early childhood education and child care centers. Supporting Elements: Describe the stages of emotional development in young children, from infancy through preschool, and offer practical strategies for educators to support each stage.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Related Outcomes
- Describe the stages of emotional development in young children.
- Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how positive guidance promotes sound social and emotional development
- Define mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children.
- Identify the stages of second language development in young children and how to partner with families.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, emotional, and motor development in children five to twelve years of age
- Demonstrate an understanding of how positive guidance promotes sound social and emotional development.
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of the effects of media on the growth and development of young children.
- Define resilience and identify ways it helps young children overcome toxic stressors.
- Describe the five critical needs for children to develop optimal emotional health
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in children birth through age three
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Define Adverse Childhood Experiences and identify its effects on child development
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs
- Explain safety guidelines involved when planning sensory activities for young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and implement a daily schedule for school-age children.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with conduct disorder.
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