Social & Emotional Development

Development of Positive Sense of Self

Children demonstrate a positive sense of themselves as unique and capable individuals in play and everyday tasks (*Goal SED-1)

• Self-Awareness Understanding Emotions
• Self-Awareness Preferences and Self Image
• Social Awareness -Detecting Qualities of Individuals and Groups
• Self-Management Self-Control
• Relationship Skills - Understanding Relationships
• Relationship Skills - Mutual Respect
• Moral Functioning - Understanding Ethics, Safety, and Norms
• Moral Functioning - Demonstration of Care and Empathy

Developing Relationships

Children form relationships and interact positively with familiar adults in play and everyday tasks (*Goal SED-2)Children form relationships and interact positively with other children in play and everyday tasks. (*Goal SED-3)

• Social Awareness -Detecting Qualities of Individuals and Groups
• Social Awareness -Addressing Interpersonal Conflict
• Social Awareness -Playing with Others
• Self-Management Self-Control
• Self-Management Appropriate Behaviors
• Responsible Decision Making -Social Problem Solving
• Responsible Decision Making - Contributing to Community Well-Being
• Relationship Skills - Understanding Relationships
• Relationship Skills - Mutual Respect
• Relationship Skills - Meaningful Friendships
• Moral Functioning - Understanding Ethics, Safety, and Norms
• Moral Functioning - Demonstration of Care and Empathy

Self-Regulation and Pro-Social Behaviors

Children demonstrate self-regulation, pro-social behaviors, and participate cooperatively as members of a group in play and everyday tasks. (*Goal SED-4)Children demonstrate an ability to identify and regulate their emotions in play and everyday tasks. (*Goal SED-5)Children recognize and respond to the needs and feelings of others in play and everyday tasks. (*Goal SED-6)

• Self-Awareness Understanding Emotions
• Self-Awareness Preferences and Self Image
• Social Awareness -Perspective Taking
• Social Awareness -Detecting Qualities of Individuals and Groups
• Social Awareness -Addressing Interpersonal Conflict
• Social Awareness -Playing with Others
• Self-Management Self-Control
• Self-Management Appropriate Behaviors
• Responsible Decision Making -Social Problem Solving
• Responsible Decision Making - Contributing to Community Well-Being
• Relationship Skills - Understanding Relationships
• Relationship Skills - Mutual Respect
• Relationship Skills - Meaningful Friendships
• Moral Functioning - Understanding Ethics, Safety, and Norms
• Moral Functioning - Demonstration of Care and Empathy
• Social Development - Sesame Street Collection

For more information about SDPB's Educational Resources, contact:

Dr. Marcy Drew at [email protected]