Early Childhood Studies Developmental Stages Emotional

What are emotions? Emotions are psychological feelings that people have that usually result from--and contribute to- -a conflict. Examples are anger, shame, fear, distrust, and a sense of powerlessness. If emotions are effectively managed, they can become a resource for effective conflict resolution. If they are not effectively managed, however, they can intensify a conflict, heightening tensions and making the situation more difficult to resolve.

Activity on Emotions  Kindly stand-up  AEIOU – vowels  Now close your eyes!  Repeat after me – The vowels loud  Add on of emotions Anger Anger Sad Sad Fear/scared Fear/scared Joyful Joyful Shy/reserved Shy/reserved

What is emotional development? Emotional development is about learning to experience, identify, express and control feelings Emotional development is about learning to experience, identify, express and control feelings Early years of life are crucial. Early years of life are crucial. The care that children receive in the early years influences whether or not they will succeed when they begin school. The care that children receive in the early years influences whether or not they will succeed when they begin school. Children who do not get good care when their parents are not available have decreased language and social skills. Children who do not get good care when their parents are not available have decreased language and social skills.

What does a baby feel? When a baby is born 3months Distress/Excitement/Delight 18months All emotions in 12 months plus Affectio for adults and children 12months All emotions in 6 months plus Elation and Affection 6months Fear/Disgust/anger Distress/Excitement/Delight 24 months All 18 months emotions plusJoy QuietExcitement

Emotions children would experience.. 0 to 2 years old - develops trust and security and a basic optimism. 0 to 2 years old - develops trust and security and a basic optimism. 2 to 4 years old - capacity to inhibit and regulate intense feelings. Eg. learning to experience, identify, express and control feelings. 2 to 4 years old - capacity to inhibit and regulate intense feelings. Eg. learning to experience, identify, express and control feelings. 5 to 6 years old – children negotiate feelings, sharing emotions with peers and significant others. 5 to 6 years old – children negotiate feelings, sharing emotions with peers and significant others.

Strong correlation between social and emotional development Emotional and social development in childhood is a determinant of mental health and well-being in adulthood. Emotional and social development in childhood is a determinant of mental health and well-being in adulthood. At birth, babies have simple needs: love, warmth, food and to be kept dry. At birth, babies have simple needs: love, warmth, food and to be kept dry. During their first year they grow and develop rapidly, secure in the comfort and reassurance of family and familiar surroundings. During their first year they grow and develop rapidly, secure in the comfort and reassurance of family and familiar surroundings. In their second year, toddlers are increasingly active and curious, keen to explore their environment further and express themselves with a rapidly expanding vocabulary. They need reassurance and encouragement from family. In their second year, toddlers are increasingly active and curious, keen to explore their environment further and express themselves with a rapidly expanding vocabulary. They need reassurance and encouragement from family. The ages of 3 to 4 are a time of noticeable change in a child's social maturity and independence.Eg. Play, share. The ages of 3 to 4 are a time of noticeable change in a child's social maturity and independence.Eg. Play, share.

What implications do you think the Tsunami victims (children) would suffer emotionally? Thought for the day….to date the death toll has reached 295,000. Thank you