Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
Discover the vital role of social emotional skill development in preparing children for kindergarten. Explore the five essential needs that contribute to optimal emotional health. Ideal for early childhood education and child care centers seeking to foster holistic development.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Related Outcomes
- Define social emotional development in young children
- Describe the five critical needs for children to develop optimal emotional health
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- Define basic skills children should have when they begin kindergarten
- Explain the importance of providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including play, to support the science skills of all children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, emotional, and motor development in children five to twelve years of age
- Describe the importance of Assessment of Language and Literacy Skills in Early Childhood Education
- Demonstrate an understanding of how positive guidance promotes sound social and emotional development.
- Demonstrate the importance of using various strategies to develop language and communication skills.
- Describe the importance of providing opportunities for children to practice independence.
- Recognize the importance of consistency, continuity, and responsiveness in supporting pro-social behaviors in children.
- Demonstrate understand developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Describe Piaget’s sensorimotor and preoperational stages of cognitive development.
- Demonstrate understanding of observational techniques to track skill development and individual need.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
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