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: 2-4 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 2-4 Months.Looks at speaker when spoken to
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the infant when sitting in an infant seat or lying down.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The infant turns to the sound of the speaker’s voice. This localization to sound helps babies “find” loved ones.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Encourage early childhood educators and parents to talk to the child as often as possible, even when a few feet away. This helps the baby learn how to find the adult.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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