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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT For 3 Year Olds

DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES

Has a wide range of emotions

WHAT IS IT?

Social-emotional development is a child’s ability to understand the feelings of others, control their own feelings and behaviors, and get along with peers. In order for children to attain the basic skills they need such as cooperation, following directions, demonstrating self- control and paying attention, they must have social-emotional skills. Feelings of trust, confidence, pride, friendship, affection and humor are all a part of a child’s social-emotional development.

Can dress and undress self

Becomes upset If their are changes In routine

Seperates easily from mom and dad

Copies People

Shows concern for an upset friend

STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT https://tryingtogether.org/

dap/social-emotional- guide/

RESOURCES

Allow them to work through their challenges Independently.

Listen actively and empathetically when they are

speaking

Support your child for expressing their emotions

Give your child opportunities to play with other children

their age

Establish a daily routine. This will help your child feel confident and secure https://www.naeyc.org/res

ources/pubs/yc/mar2018/ promoting-social-and-

emotional-health