Source: https://www.ed.gov/media/document/feelings-teacherspdf-89404.pdf
Description: Fostering healthy social and emotional development in young children begins with warm, responsive relationships that provide consistent routines, clear boundaries, and a sense of safety. Caregivers can support emotional growth by naming feelings, validating children's experiences, and teaching age-appropriate strategies for calming and problem-solving. Opportunities for play, cooperative activities, and guided peer interactions help children practice empathy, self-control, and communication while adults model and reinforce positive social behavior. #development #social #growth #emotional