Models Pro-Social Behaviors (E2.2.10)
Sub Category: Developmentally Appropriate Guidance: Supporting Social and Emotional Development
Credential Level: Level 1 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Models and encourages pro-social behaviors (caring, sharing, helping others)
DEFINITIONS
Teachers demonstrate and praise pro-social behaviors, such as caring, sharing, and helping, to support children's social and emotional development. Pro-social behaviors are actions that benefit others, creating a positive classroom environment where children learn to help and support each other.
EXAMPLES
eCIRCLE Social and Emotional Learning: Social Competence – Observe Social Competence – Specialist Commentary
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this video the teacher has a puppet show to act out different ways children can care for one another.
Help Children Share Space I2 (E2.2.10)
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
In this video, the teacher uses language and physical assistance to guide children in taking turns entering and exiting a box, promoting safe and happy play. This approach fosters positive social interactions, such as caring, sharing, and helping one another.
WAYS TO PRACTICE
Sharing Is Fun
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
In this Circle Activity, children share objects with a partner in order to support their social and emotional and cognitive development. This activity can be used to promote positive interactions and provide the teacher an opportunity to model and encourage pro-social behaviors.