Talk About Self (E.4.1.2)
Sub Category: Social and Emotional Development: Self-Concept, Behavior Regulation, Emotional Control, Attention, and Social Skills
Credential Level: Level 2 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Engages in thinking aloud and in conversations to support the development of self-concept skills (likes/ dislikes, feelings, one’s own body and thoughts)
DEFINITIONS
Teachers help children understand themselves by talking about their own thoughts, feelings, likes, and dislikes. This shows children how to think about who they are and how they feel. It also encourages children to share their own ideas and feelings.
EXAMPLES
Talk About Self
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this video, the teacher reads a book about feelings and helps children relate the character’s emotions to their own experiences. She asks questions, labels emotions, and reassures children that all feelings are okay. This supports emotional understanding and self-awareness.