Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Emotional and Social Development (ESD)
Subdomain: Developing a Sense of Self with Others
Goal: Children demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups.
Skill Progression: Social awareness and conscience
Age: 1-2 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 1-2 Months.Focuses on faces and stares intently
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe face-to-face interaction with adult.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The infant stares at the parent’s eyes.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Help parents understand how important face-to-face play and interaction is for building attachment and the basis for communication.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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