Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Cognitive Development (CD)
Subdomain: Social Connections
Goal: Children demonstrate knowledge of relationships and roles within their own families, homes, and communities.
Skill Progression: Demonstrates knowledge of relationships and roles
Age: 21-24 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 21-24 Months.Alternates between clinging and resistance to familiar adults
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the child with the parent and peers. Have play props and real household materials for pretend household play.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The child wants to be held by the parent, but then immediately wants down.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Explain that the child is learning new roles and wants an opportunity to practice them. Role-play allows the child to practice family routines.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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