Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development in Young Children: Tips for EARLY Childhood Teachers and Providers

Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development in Young Children: Tips for EARLY Childhood Teachers and Providers
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Early childhood teachers and providers play an important role in nurturing children’s social and emotional development. Critical to providing support is having realistic expectations of children’s development at different ages. Allowing and encouraging children to express their feelings — both positive and negative — can support their emotional development.

Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Part of: Practice Opportunities

Topic: Support for Children's Regulation

Category: Category 2: Teacher-Child Interactions | Subcategory: Category 2: Support for Children’s Regulation | Measure: P-SCR-01: Models and Encourages Emotional Expression