Click on a skills progression below for information about skills appropriate to each available age range or click here to return to the main page.

• Developing a Sense of Self
• ESD 1: Children demonstrate a positive sense of self-identify and self-awareness.
• A. Awareness of self through actions
• B. Awareness of self through emotional expressions and verbalizations
• ESD 2: Children express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do.
• A. Expresses and seeks out positive emotions about what they can do
• B. Expresses confidence in abilities and persistence toward goals

• Developing a Sense of Self with Others
• ESD 3: Children form relationships and interact positively with familiar adults who are consistent and responsive to their needs.
• A. Attachment
• B. Separation
• ESD 4: Children form relationships and interact positively with other children
• A. Positive social interactions
• ESD 5: Children demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups.
• A. Social awareness and conscience
• B. Behavioral regulation

• Learning About Feelings
• ESD 6: Children identify, manage, and express their feelings.
• A. Emotional expression
• B. Self-control
• ESD 7: Children recognize and respond to the needs and feelings of others.
• A. Recognizes and responds to needs and feelings of others