Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Emotional and Social Development (ESD)
Subdomain: Developing a Sense of Self
Goal: Children express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do.
Skill Progression: Expresses confidence in abilities and persistence toward goals
Age: 42-48 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 42-48 Months.Self-initiates, plans, and organizes problem solving without assistance
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe or discuss with adults how the child organizes his play.
Elicitation Strategy
Give the child a choice of activities to do. Provide the materials or situation needed and let the child carry out the activity independently.
Behavior Observed
The child’s plans a whole activity independently.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
The child’s plans a whole activity independently.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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