Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Emotional and Social Development (ESD)
Subdomain: Developing a Sense of Self with Others
Goal: Children form relationships and interact positively with other children
Skill Progression: Positive social interactions
Age: 2-4 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 2-4 Months.Looks at and touches others
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the baby when another baby is close by.
Elicitation Strategy
Place the babies within touching distance of each other.
Behavior Observed
The infants look at each other and move their hands toward the other.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Face-to-face interaction is important for building social relationships. Parents should be encouraged to spend time with their baby looking at, talking to, and engaging their infant in interaction.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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