The Development Of Children Socially And Emotionally...

How do Children Develop socially and emotionally? Jasmine B. Riley Dr. Vanderburg Claflin University #78887 Abstract This paper discusses the development of children socially and emotionally during the preschool years. Within this paper, like other aspects of development, social and emotional development depends on the experiences provided by schools and families, but they also follow probable patterns. Research has been done to help improve educators’ outlook on children and their ability to adapt in a school/classroom setting. Reading this paper will allow help with forming peer relationships with all students regardless of diversity. This paper will also talk about the prosocial behavior and play of preschoolers. How do†¦show more content†¦You strive to make sure each and every one of your students develops socially and emotionally healthy. Social development is a very imperative domain of development. Googles defines Social development as the progression of one’s ability to interact with others being peers, parents, or strangers. As children develop physically, cognitively, they also develop their social skills. Children social skills will enhance whether by being involved in sports, after school programs, friends, or family (Cherry). It has also been agreed that school is a great place to make friends, but participating in activities outside of school such as playing softball or taking art classes provide further opportunities for developing positive social relationships (Cherry). During the preschool years, a young child’s social life evolves in relatively predictable ways (Slavin, p.56). Social interactions extend from home to neighborhood and from preschool or other child-care arrangements to formal school. According to Erik Erikson’s theory of personal and social development, it suggests that during the preschool years, children must resolve the personality crisis of initiative versus guilt (Slavin, p.56). Peers begin to play an increasingly important role in children’s social and cognitive development (Hay, Payne, Chadwick, 2004; Ladd Sechler, 2013). Children’s relations with their peers differ in several ways