Foster Social Skills (E4.1.16)
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 spontaneous discussions and activities that encourage the development of social and emotional skills
DEFINITIONS
Teachers take advantage of everyday moments to talk about feelings, friendships, and problem-solving. These short, natural conversations help children learn important social and emotional skills in real time.
EXAMPLES
Foster Social Skills
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this exemplar video, a teacher engages a child in a spontaneous discussion about feelings during a writing activity. Notice how the teacher asks why he is drawing a picture for his mom, how he can show that he loves her, and how the heart in his drawing makes him feel. These questions help the child connect his writing to love and happiness, which is an example of encouraging the development of social and emotional skills.