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 emotional expressions and verbalizations
Age: 1-2 Months
You may choose a different domain, go back, or click on a skill below for more information.Cries to express hunger, discomfort, pain or distress
Situations for Observation of Skill
Watch during the daily activities.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The child is not self-aware. At this level, expression of emotions is not intentional.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Help parents hear the differences in the child’s cries. This is important for learning to read the child’s cues. As the adult responds the infant learns agency (agent causing something).
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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