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: Behavioral regulation
Age: 6-8 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 6-8 Months.Begins to learn behavioral implications of own and others’ actions
Observe the infant in interaction with others.
No elicitation needed, but the adult may introduce familiar games or toys to see if the infant anticipates what will happen.
The infant shows intentionality in vocalizations and crying (to get the adult to come). She anticipates being picked up and will raise her arms. The baby also shows excitement with familiar toys and games, anticipating what will happen next.
Help early childhood educators and parents understand that children learn the consequences of their behaviors from their first interactions with adults. The presence of a nurturing, responsive adult is critical to the infant’s sense of trust, security, and ability to anticipation what will happen.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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