Developmental Stages and Milestones
1. Infancy (0-1 Year)
- Social/Emotional Milestones:
-Attachment to caregivers
-Recognition of familiar faces - Strategies:
-Responsive Caregiving: Encourage caregivers to respond promptly to infants' needs to foster secure attachments.
-Emotion Labeling: Use simple language to label emotions (e.g., "You look happy!") during interactions.
2. Toddlerhood (1-3 Years)
- Social/Emotional Milestones:
-Beginning to express emotions verbally
-Developing independence - Strategies:
-Emotion Cards: Use cards with pictures of different emotions to help toddlers identify and express their feelings.
-Parallel Play: Encourage activities where toddlers play alongside peers to build social skills.
3. Early Childhood (3-6 Years)
- Social/Emotional Milestones:
Understanding of sharing and turn-taking
Developing empathy - Strategies:
-Role-Playing: Use role-playing games to practice empathy and social interactions.
-Story Time Discussions: Choose books that highlight emotions and discuss characters' feelings with the class.
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