Emotional and Social
Development of Preschoolers
Socail Emotional Development: includes the child's experience, expression, and management of emotions and the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others
Milestones for the ages:
Each age has its milestones or developmental skills a child should know.
Ages 3-4:
Ages 3-4:
- share toys or take turns with other children
- initiate activities with other children
- follow simple rules
- might be bossy and defiant
- become less egocentric
- show moral reasoning
- develop friendships
- awareness of peoples feelings
- stick to difficult tasks longer
- enjoy playing games
Red flags:
Some children do not develop as fast as others. Here are some red flags yous should look out for.
Age 4-5:
Age 4-5:
- will not initiate play with others
- is not able to share
- dependent on caregivers for everything
- rigid with routines, hates change
- separation anxiety
- passive on new things
- extreme fears that deal with daily activities
Activties to promote development:
There are some activities that will promote development for children.
For example art projects are a great option, it is a creative outlet for all children. Also if you want to make the children work in a group it can also be a social activity.
Another option is dramatic play. They use both verbal and nonverbal communication. They also learn to appreciate others feelings.
Simple games a alternative. Games that require them to take turns develops them socially.
For example art projects are a great option, it is a creative outlet for all children. Also if you want to make the children work in a group it can also be a social activity.
Another option is dramatic play. They use both verbal and nonverbal communication. They also learn to appreciate others feelings.
Simple games a alternative. Games that require them to take turns develops them socially.
What to do if your child is not devolping
- be a model
- keep in mind early emotional experiences
- keep structure in play
- be attentive