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1. Session 1

CCS3130 Session 1 Introduction

Session 1: Social-Emotional Development

Introduction

This photo shows three children, two boys and a girl, playing in a sandbox.

Social-emotional development is one component of the SPICE of Life. The other developmental areas are physical, intellectual, creative, and language development. Remember that all developmental areas are closely related, which means development in one domain influences, and is influenced by, development in other areas.

What do children tell us about their development when they exhibit the following characteristics?

They don’t seem to know how to play with each other.
They express anger by hurting another child.
They insist on doing something by themselves.
They are fearful of new experiences.

These examples all provide clues about children’s social-emotional needs, abilities, and self-esteem. In order to respond appropriately, child care providers need to understand how children develop socially and emotionally.

In this session you will focus on the importance of meeting children’s social and emotional needs. You will start by examining situations in your own life when trust, independence, and initiative were nurtured. Then you’ll explore ways to promote and support trust, independence, and initiative in young children. At the same time, you will learn appropriate ways to encourage and support the development of positive self-esteem.