Explore Self-Awareness (E4.1.3)
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 children in books, songs, games, and activities about self-awareness (provides children with a variety of opportunities to draw and describe themselves)
DEFINITIONS
Teachers use books, songs, games, and activities to help children learn about themselves. These activities give children chances to talk about what they like, how they feel, and what makes them special. This builds confidence and self-awareness.
EXAMPLES
Explore Self-Awareness
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this exemplar video, a teacher engages a child in a writing activity where he has the opportunity to draw and describe himself. Notice how the teacher asks questions such as, “What is your mouth doing?” and “What are you going to draw next?” These questions encourage the child to think about and describe his own features. When he shares, “I have big hair,” he is demonstrating self-awareness by noticing and naming something unique about himself.
Explore Self-Awareness
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
In this exemplar video, a teacher engages an infant in a self-awareness activity using a mirror. Notice how the teacher encourages the child to look at their reflection and explore their own features. This is an example of engaging children in activities that promote self-awareness.
Explore Self-Awareness
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
In this exemplar video, a teacher engages children in a song about body parts to support self-awareness. Notice how the teacher encourages children to identify and touch their own eyes, head, mouth, knees, and toes, helping them learn about their bodies.