1. Emotional & Social Dvlp
Unit 5 Toddler
Emotional & Social Dvlp

2. Bellwork #1
Which emotion do you have the most difficulty controlling or expressing? Explain your answer.

3. ANGER is often a reaction to frustration
temper tantrum – when children release anger or frustration by screaming, crying, kicking, pounding, and sometimes holding their breath
negativism – doing the opposite of what others want you to do

4. FEAR
phobia – an unexplainable and illogical fear
sibling rivalry – competition between brothers or sisters for parents’ affection & attention
reverting – going back to baby-like behaviors
JEALOUSY

5. EMPATHY SLEEP the ability to understand how another person feels
1-3 yr olds need hours of sleep per night
SLEEP

6. Chart Emotional Dvlp by AGE
18 months
self-centered
think only about own needs/wants
negativism
temper tantrums
defiant as they try to establish control over life

7. 2 Years 2 ½ Years improved speech & motor skills
shows love and affection
2 ½ Years
powerful need for independence
can be stubborn & demanding
frustration expressed as anger

8. 3 Years 3 ½ Years improved communication skills cooperative
less easily frustrated
3 ½ Years
fears are common
try to control environment by making demands

9. Bellwork #2
In your opinion, what is the most important thing toddlers need to know to be able to get along with other children? Support your answer with specific reasons.

10. Social Development
socialization – the process of learning to get along with others
family first, then other groups (playmates, teammates)

11. Social Dvlp by AGE 18 months
parallel play – when children play near, but not actually with, other children
do NOT understand how to share

12. 2 Years
begin to understand taking turns
2 ½ Years
begin to understand fairness and rights of others
3 Years
cooperative play – when children interact and play WITH each other
understand sharing and taking turns
3 ½ Years
friendships become important
use strategies to resolve conflicts

13. Making Friends Ways to help children develop social skills:
knowing how to get along with others is key to success and happiness in life – ability depends on social skills
Ways to help children develop social skills:
establish a basic set of rules to guide social behavior
no throwing toys, don’t hit
model good social skills
children are always watching what caregivers do

14. encourage using words rather than physical aggression
show respect for others’ belongings
encourage using words rather than physical aggression
teach specific social skills
sharing a toy, waiting for a turn, being kind

15. Imaginary Friends
can appear as early as age 2, but more common between 3 and 4 yrs old due to more active imagination
is a normal part of social development
imaginary friends help children:
experiment with different feelings
work through negative emotions
mirror their own experiences

16. Bellwork #3
Review: Explain the difference between cooperative and parallel play.

17. Guiding Behavior by AGE
The goal of guidance (teaching) is self-discipline
the ability of children to control their own behavior
Guidance should:
depend on a child’s age
be consistent

18. 18 months – respond best to:
distraction
physical removal from harmful situation
2 Years – respond best to:
spoken directions
2 ½ Years – respond best to:
simple explanation
3 Years – respond best to:
reasonable & loving guidance

19. Sharing & Taking Turns
Engage children in activities that require sharing & limit materials (shared play technique)
Use the terms “sharing” and “taking turns”
Praise children when they do it right

20. Aggressive Behavior & Temper Tantrums
is common in children this age
Caregivers should look for the cause of the behavior
inappropriate behavior usually means that a child is upset or a need is not being met
Time-outs – most effective way to change behavior at this age

21. Setting Limits state limits clearly acknowledge child’s feelings
give alternatives – provide child an opportunity to continue activity in an acceptable way
enforce limits – children will take them seriously

22. Encouraging Independence
children this age want independence
parents should:
provide opportunities for children to practice skills (feed and dress selves)
have realistic expectations
allow children to actively participate in daily activities

23. Bellwork #4
List the most important things you’ve learned about toddler emotional and social development.

24. ACTIVITY In small groups, analyze scenarios of toddler behavior
Read scenario
Write advice/explanation of behavior or list steps of techniques you would share with parents to change/guide behavior
5 minutes to complete each
Exchange scenarios when told

25. Scenario #1
My twins are two and a half years old and they never want to share or take turns. What can I do to change this behavior?
Scenario #2
My three-and-a-half-year-old daughter misbehaves when I am trying to cook supper. She tries to open cabinets or touch things that she’s not allowed to play with. Is there something I can do to change or stop this behavior?

26. Scenario #3
My son, who is 3 ½ years old, has always seemed happy, but recently he started sucking his thumb again. He even wet his pants a few times over the past few weeks, something that hasn’t happened for almost a year. I am busy taking care of my newborn baby. What could be causing this behavior with my toddler? What should I do about it?

27. Scenario #4
My nephew talks about somebody named Justin. There isn’t anyone in the family or at his daycare with this name. His mom thinks it might be an imaginary friend. Is it okay for him to have a made-up friend?

28. Scenario #5
I am having difficulty getting my 2 year old daughter to stay in bed at night. She gets out of bed several times after being tucked in. I have tried leaving on lots of lights and letting her bring some of her favorite toys in bed with her. What else should I do?
Scenario #6
Ever since my daughter turned 2, she says “no” to every thing. It doesn’t matter the question – she always says “no!” What could be causing this behavior?