Temperament, Personality, and Preferences (E1.2.2)
Sub Category: Typical and Atypical Development
Credential Level: Level 3 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Articulates that typically and atypically developing children vary widely in temperament, personality, and preferences
DEFINITIONS
Teachers recognize that every child is distinct, whether they are developing typically or atypically. Children differ in their temperament, personality, and preferences, and these differences shape how they learn, interact, and respond to their environment. Understanding this helps teachers support each child as an individual.
EXAMPLES
Temperament, Personality, and Preferences
Age Group: Infant
Age Group: Infant
This webpage offers suggested tools and resources about developmental milestones, screening, delays, and early intervention. It highlights that children may demonstrate a wide range of skills and behaviors, even within the same age group. Teachers can use these resources to better understand individual differences, recognize possible developmental concerns, and support children and their families.
WAYS TO PRACTICE
Temperament, Personality, and Preferences
Age Group: Infant, Toddler
Age Group: Infant, Toddler
This tool explains infant and toddler temperament traits and how adults can support each child’s unique preferences and needs. Teachers can use it to understand individual differences and promote a good fit between children and their caregiving environment.