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Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood

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Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Social-emotional development is at the heart of children’s learning, relationships, behavior, and well-being. This textbook explores emotional development, attachment, self-regulation, empathy, resilience, play, friendships, behavior, positive guidance, supportive environments, and family partnerships. Designed for early childhood educators, it connects developmental theory and research with practical, relationship-based strategies for supporting young children and families.

Author
Laura Daly
Publisher
Woodland Community College
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
Contents· 184 sections
  1. 01: What Is SEL and Why It Matters in Early Childhood
  2. 1.01: Chapter Introduction
  3. 1.02: Californias InfantToddler and Preschool Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations
  4. 1.03: Connections to Brain Development and Relationships
  5. 1.04: The Goal of Social and Emotional Learning
  6. 1.05: The Dimensions of Social Competence
  7. 1.06: The Importance of Emotionally Supportive Environments
  8. 1.07: Chapter Vocabulary
  9. 1.08: Extra Internet Resource Links
  10. 1.09: References
  11. 02: Attachment and Relationships
  12. 2.01: Chapter Introduction
  13. 2.02: The Foundations of Attachment Theory - John Bowlby
  14. 2.03: Mary Ainsworth and the Strange Situation
  15. 2.04: Mary Main and the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI)
  16. 2.05: Freud and the Origins of Attachment Thinking
  17. 2.06: Jay Belsky and the Evolutionary Perspective on Attachment
  18. 2.07: Harry Harlow and the Science of Comfort and Contact
  19. 2.08: Chapter Vocabulary
  20. 2.09: Extra Internet Resource Links
  21. 2.10: References
  22. 03: Temperament
  23. 3.01: Chapter Introduction
  24. 3.02: The Thomas and Chess Study of Temperament
  25. 3.03: Temperament and Individual Differences
  26. 3.04: Key Principles for Understanding Temperament
  27. 3.05: Chapter Vocabulary
  28. 3.06: Extra Internet Resource Links
  29. 3.07: References
  30. 04: Self-Regulation
  31. 4.01: Chapter Introduction
  32. 4.02: From Co-Regulation to Self-Regulation
  33. 4.03: Emotional Competence and Self-Regulation
  34. 4.04: Supporting Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Classrooms
  35. 4.05: Chapter Vocabulary
  36. 4.06: Extra Internet Resource Links
  37. 4.07: References
  38. 05: Trauma Stress and Resilience
  39. 5.01: Chapter Introduction
  40. 5.02: Stress and the Developing Brain
  41. 5.03: What Trauma Looks Like in Children Adolescents and Adults
  42. 5.04: Child Abuse and Neglect
  43. 5.05: Mandated Reporting Responsibilities
  44. 5.06: Childrens Exposure to Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
  45. 5.07: Trauma Resilience and Protective Factors
  46. 5.08: Ms. Kendras List
  47. 5.09: Chapter Vocabulary
  48. 5.10: Extra Internet Resource Links
  49. 5.11: References
  50. 06: Emotional Development
  51. 6.01: Chapter Introduction
  52. 6.02: James-Lange Theory of Emotion
  53. 6.03: Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion
  54. 6.04: Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory of Emotion
  55. 6.05: Appraisal Theory of Emotion
  56. 6.06: Constructivist Theory of Emotion
  57. 6.07: Facial Feedback Theory
  58. 6.08: The Biology of Emotion
  59. 6.09: Emotional Beginnings
  60. 6.10: A Developmental Progression of Emotional Capacities
  61. 6.11: Development of Sense of Self
  62. 6.12: Erik Eriksons Psychosocial Theory and Emotional Development
  63. 6.13: Jean Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development and Emotional Understanding
  64. 6.14: Sigmund Freuds Psychosexual Theory of Development
  65. 6.15: Carolyn Saarnis Theory of Emotional Competence
  66. 6.16: Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Classrooms
  67. 6.17: Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood
  68. 6.18: Cultural Influences on Emotional Development
  69. 6.19: Maslows Hierarchy of Human Needs
  70. 6.20: Bronfenbrenners Ecological Systems Theory and Emotional Development
  71. 6.21: Chapter Vocabulary
  72. 6.22: Extra Internet Resource Links
  73. 6.23: References
  74. 07: Empathy and Moral Development
  75. 7.01: Chapter Introduction
  76. 7.02: What Are Empathy and Moral Development
  77. 7.03: Developmental Foundations of Empathy
  78. 7.04: Empathy
  79. 7.05: Prosocial Behavior
  80. 7.06: Theories of Moral Development
  81. 7.07: Moral Thinking and Moral Behavior
  82. 7.08: Chapter Vocabulary
  83. 7.09: Extra Internet Resource Links
  84. 7.10: References
  85. 08: Social Development
  86. 8.01: Chapter Introduction
  87. 8.02: What Is Social Development
  88. 8.03: Foundations of Social Development
  89. 8.04: Theories of Social Development
  90. 8.05: Sociocultural Theory
  91. 8.06: Developing Social Understanding
  92. 8.07: Play - The Work of Childhood
  93. 8.08: Theories of Play
  94. 8.09: Types of Play
  95. 8.10: Stages of Social Play
  96. 8.11: Friendship Development
  97. 8.12: Supporting Social Development in Early Childhood Classrooms
  98. 8.13: Chapter Vocabulary
  99. 8.14: Extra Internet Resource Links
  100. 8.15: References
  101. 09: Conflict Resolution
  102. 9.01: Chapter Introduction
  103. 9.02: Why Conflict Happens
  104. 9.03: When Conflicts Do Arise
  105. 9.04: Chapter Vocabulary
  106. 9.05: Extra Internet Resource Links
  107. 9.06: References
  108. 10: Understanding Children's Behavior
  109. 10.01: Chapter Introduction
  110. 10.02: A Framework for Understanding Childrens Behavior
  111. 10.03: Five Possible Causes of Behavior
  112. 10.04: Chapter Vocabulary
  113. 10.05: Extra Internet Resource Links
  114. 10.06: References
  115. 11: Guidance
  116. 11.01: Chapter Introduction
  117. 11.02: What Is Guidance
  118. 11.03: Establishing Classroom Expectations
  119. 11.04: Positive Guidance Strategies
  120. 11.05: Understanding and Responding to Aggressive Behavior
  121. 11.06: Using Observation as a Guidance Tool
  122. 11.07: Creating a Classroom Guidance Plan
  123. 11.08: Chapter Vocabulary
  124. 11.09: Extra Internet Resource Links
  125. 11.10: References
  126. 12: Creating Emotionally Supportive Environments
  127. 12.01: Chapter Introduction
  128. 12.02: The Environment as the Third Teacher
  129. 12.03: Designing Emotionally Supportive Classrooms
  130. 12.04: Predictable Routines and Daily Schedules
  131. 12.05: Creating Inviting Learning Centers
  132. 12.06: Designing the Environment to Promote Positive Behavior
  133. 12.07: Outdoor Learning Environments
  134. 12.08: Inclusive Environments for All Children
  135. 12.09: Troubleshooting Environmental Challenges
  136. 12.10: Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS-3 ITERS-3 SACERS-U FCCERS-3)
  137. 12.11: Chapter Vocabulary
  138. 12.12: Extra Internet Resource Links
  139. 12.13: References
  140. 13: Partnering with Families to Support Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
  141. 13.01: Chapter Introduction
  142. 13.02: Why Family Partnerships Matter
  143. 13.03: Respecting Families and Culture
  144. 13.04: Communicating Effectively with Families
  145. 13.05: Collaborating to Support Childrens Social and Emotional Development
  146. 13.06: Conversation Starters - Opening the Door to Collaborative Conversations
  147. 13.07: Navigating Differences with Families
  148. 13.08: Having Difficult Conversations
  149. 13.09: Understanding Competence and Honesty
  150. 13.10: Seeking Support While Maintaining Confidentiality
  151. 13.11: Chapter Vocabulary
  152. 13.12: Extra Internet Resource Links
  153. 13.13: References
  154. 14: The Teachers Role and Emotional Intelligence
  155. 14.01: Chapter Introduction
  156. 14.02: The Teachers Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
  157. 14.03: Emotional Contagion - Children Borrow Our Emotions
  158. 14.04: Mirror Neurons - Children Borrow Our Emotions
  159. 14.05: Responding Rather Than Reacting
  160. 14.06: The Role of Educators in Supporting Social Competence
  161. 14.07: A Pyramid of Support for Social-Emotional Development
  162. 14.08: Fostering Social Competence Through Intentional Teaching
  163. 14.09: The Importance of Relationship Repair
  164. 14.10: Professional Boundaries and Compassionate Care
  165. 14.11: WAGER - Building Relationships That Foster Belonging
  166. 14.12: Assessing Social and Emotional Development
  167. 14.13: Chapter Vocabulary
  168. 14.14: Extra Internet Resource Links
  169. 14.15: References
  170. 15: Teacher Well-Being and Self-Care
  171. 15.01: Chapter Introduction
  172. 15.02: Why Educator Well-Being Matters
  173. 15.03: Recognizing Burnout Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Traumatic Stress
  174. 15.04: Building Emotional Resilience
  175. 15.05: Mindfulness and Self-Regulation
  176. 15.06: Box Breathing
  177. 15.07: Healthy Boundaries
  178. 15.08: Sustainable Self-Care
  179. 15.09: The Importance of Community
  180. 15.10: Reclaiming Joy
  181. 15.11: Closing Textbook Reflection
  182. 15.12: Chapter Vocabulary
  183. 15.13: Extra Internet Resource Links
  184. 15.14: References