Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Cognitive Development (CD)
Subdomain: Social Connections
Goal: Children recognize that they are members of different groups (e.g., family, preschool class, cultural groups).
Skill Progression: Recognize they are members of different groups
Age: 18-21 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 18-21 Months.Play and toys may be gender stereotyped
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the child with the parents during daily routines and with siblings, peers, or others.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
Begins choosing gender-preferred toys (trucks, blocks, etc. for boys; dolls, kitchen, etc. for girls), although plays with all toys.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Depending on family preferences, the child can be encouraged to play with non-gender specific toys. However, gender preferences will undoubtedly develop.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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