Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Cognitive Development (CD)
Subdomain: Social Connections
Goal: Children identify and demonstrate acceptance of similarities and differences between themselves and others
Skill Progression: Identify and demonstrate acceptance of similarities and differences
Age: 24-27 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 24-27 Months.Prefers play with peers to that of adults
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the child in group situations with adults and peers.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The child chooses other children to play near or with, turning to the adult only for assistance.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Parents may begin to feel left out as children begin to become less dependent on them. Let parents know that this is a positive step toward independence and expanding the child’s social world.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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