Social and Emotional Development

When discussing child and youth development, there are five basic domains. You can get a glimpse of each here: “The 5 Domains of Child and Youth Development” and then click on any of the individual domains for more detail.

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Social and Emotional – how we feel “The capacity to recognize and manage emotions, solve problems effectively, and establish positive relationships with others.” – Joseph E. Zins and Maurice J. Elias, “Social and Emotional Learning”

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The California Department of Education notes that this development “includes the child’s experiences, expression, and management of emotions” and that it “encompasses both intra- and interpersonal processes.” As youth move from early childhood through adolescence, they develop more capacity to regulate emotions and navigate social situations. They acquire greater capacity for independence, self-awareness, and their effect on others. Understand that this information is presented simply as guidelines. Youth will move through these stages at different paces. Activities to Promote Social and Emotional Development: Check out this Toolbox Training article for ideas: “100 Activities/Methods to Promote Social & Emotional Learning.” Activity Resources: BestBeginningsAlaska.org “Early Learning Activities for Preschoolers” (P) Centervention.com “Free Social Emotional Learning Activities” (S,A) KiddieMatters.com “100+ Social Skills Activities for Preschoolers” (P) Parents.com “How to Encourage Social and Emotional Development: 18-24 Months” by Jamie Loehr, M.D. and Jenn Meyers (T) Pinterest.com “Social and Emotional Learning” (P,S) Pinterest.com “Social Emotional Activities” (I,T,P,S,A) Playworks.org (11/12/2015). “Twelve Games to Teach Students Social-Emotional Learning” By Beth Kimberly (S) VirtualLabSchool.org “Promoting Social-Emotional Development: Experiences and Activities” (P) Toolbox Training Resources: Toolbox Training (2017). “The 5 Domains of Child and Youth Development” Toolbox Training (2017). “The 5 Age Groups of Child and Youth Development” David Whitaker (2017). Ages & Stages: Child and Youth Development (downloadable pdf book) Toolbox Training workshop: Understanding Child and Youth Development