Social Development 3 year olds Fewer temper tantrums Happy Agreeable Cooperative
They crave praise and affection Eager to help adults
They show concern for others
They adjust to new people easier
Cooperative play begins Play is unorganized Most 3 year olds play parallel
Sharing is easier, but not their favorite toy
Three year olds have one or two main friends
Gender roles are recognized
It is important to learn how to treat the opposite sex with respect.
Social Development- 4 years Companionship is important! Same sex friends are preferred Best friend is chosen, but it changes often
Children play more with other children Cooperative play increases Children need adult supervision to play games They realize that rules are necessary for games to run smoothly Play has no goal or theme