Define social emotional development in young children
Gain a deeper understanding of social emotional development in young children. Learn the vital importance of fostering social emotional skills in children as they prepare to enter kindergarten. Find valuable resources and information in early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
CDA Subject Areas
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120 hours courses
12 CEUs10 hours courses
5 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
- Describe the stages of emotional development in young children.
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of the effects of media on the growth and development of young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, emotional, and motor development in children five to twelve years of age
- Describe the five critical needs for children to develop optimal emotional health
- Define mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children.
- Define resilience and identify ways it helps young children overcome toxic stressors.
- Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how positive guidance promotes sound social and emotional development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in young children.
- Identify the stages of second language development in young children and how to partner with families.
- Give examples of strategies to prevent traumatic brain injuries in infants and young children.
- Define basic skills children should have when they begin kindergarten
- Demonstrate Understanding of Meal Planning for young children.
- Explain the importance of math instruction with young children.
- Identify common interaction strategies to help promote a positive classroom environment for young children.
- Demonstrate understand developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with fetal alcohol syndrome.
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
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