Social and Emotional Changes Toddler to Adolescence

Toddlers Social Development Learning how to socialize Learning what is appropriate behavior. Play Self-centered Toddlers Social Development

Middle Childhood Ages 5-12

Middle Childhood Ages 5 - 9 Peer relationships become important Usually girls play w/ girls; boys with boys Family relationships What do they look like at this age? Self-concept develops Middle Childhood Ages 5 - 9

Middle Childhood Ages 5-9 Moral Development: Know the difference between right and wrong. Based on avoiding punishment Middle Childhood Ages 5-9

Middle Childhood Ages 10-12 Move from elementary to middle school Interest in the opposite sex How does their social development affect your teaching? Middle Childhood Ages 10-12

The Teen Years: Adolescence Ages 13-18

Teen’s Social Development