Social-emotional skills are essential in the healthy development of school-age children. In this course you will learn about social-emotional milestones and what to do if you have a concern about a child’s social-emotional development. This course will also address the importance of creating a sense of community, recognizing the value of play, and supporting school-age children’s friendships.
Social & Emotional Development
Lessons
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1
Social-Emotional Development: An Introduction
There is growing evidence that children’s social-emotional development is associated with better outcomes at home, at school, and in the community. Social-emotional development refers to how children learn to express their feelings, develop relationships, and practice social skills. This lesson will introduce you to social-emotional development and its significance for children’s overall development and learning.
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Social-Emotional Development: School-Age Children
This lesson will focus on how school-age children develop relationships, manage their emotions, cope with stress and develop social skills. You will learn about social-emotional milestones for school-age children and the components for assessing their social-emotional development.
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Promoting Social-Emotional Development: The Environment
The emotional climate of a learning environment is key to developing a sense of community among children and staff. This lesson details what it means to establish a sense of community in the school-age learning environment.
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Promoting Social-Emotional Development: Experiences and Activities
Children will naturally practice social skills and behaviors during opportunities for play. This lesson will give you information on why play is important for social-emotional development and how you can support it.
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Promoting Social-Emotional Development: Positive Relationships
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships is a vital part of a school-age child’s social-emotional development. This lesson will detail the types of relationships you will see as a school-age staff member and provide information on how and why children need to establish friendships.
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