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.
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, emotional, and motor development in children five to twelve years of age
- Define mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of the effects of media on the growth and development of young children.
- Describe the five critical needs for children to develop optimal emotional health
- Demonstrate an understanding of how positive guidance promotes sound social and emotional development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate Understanding of Meal Planning for young children.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with fetal alcohol syndrome.
- Identify common interaction strategies to help promote a positive classroom environment for young children.
- Define basic skills children should have when they begin kindergarten
- Demonstrate understand developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Give examples of strategies to prevent traumatic brain injuries in infants and young children.
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- Explains how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Identify ways to support children’s development using the arts.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with cerebral palsy.
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