Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Emotional and Social Development (ESD)

Subdomain: Developing a Sense of Self

Goal: Children demonstrate a positive sense of self-identify and self-awareness.

Skill Progression: Awareness of self through actions

Age: 48-54 Months

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Observe the child doing a complex task and ask her to show you how to do it. (e.g., do a gymnastic move; draw a picture, etc.).

Observe the child doing a complex task and ask her to show you how to do it. (e.g., do a gymnastic move; draw a picture, etc.).

The child confidently breaks down the actions to demonstrate specific aspects. This demonstrates planning and organization and sequencing of physical actions.

Encourage early childhood educators and parents to let children teach them and/or siblings the skills he is learning. Being able to teach someone to do something allows practice and builds self-confidence. Teaching someone something is more reinforcing that having the adult say, “Good job.”