Describe the stages of emotional development in young children.
Discover the stages of emotional development in young children and understand the crucial role of social emotional skill development in preparing them for kindergarten. Explore our resources on early childhood education and child care centers to help nurture your child's emotional growth and readiness for school.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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- Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
- Define social emotional development in young children
- Describe the five critical needs for children to develop optimal emotional health
- Demonstrate an 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 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.
- Describe the stages of grief and the different ways children react to grief and stress.
- Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
- Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children.
- Explains how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Give examples of strategies that reduce stress in infants and young children.
- Describe the rights of children and families and their relation to home visiting.
- Identify the most common sources of stress for young children.
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