Toddler Social/Emotional Development. General Emotional Patterns Self awareness – interested in themselves and what they can do. Negativism – doing opposite.
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Toddler Social/Emotional Development
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General Emotional Patterns Self awareness interested in
themselves and what they can do. Negativism doing opposite of what
others want. Starts happening at about 18 months Temper
Tantrums
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Autonomy Eriksons stage for the toddler is autonomy vs. shame
and doubt. Autonomy is having self-control. It leads to pride in
oneself and is achieved, or the child feels shameful and doubtful
in himself/herself and/or the world.
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Egocentric Egocentric means self-centered. Toddlers are
egocentric and become fairly selfish. However, often toddlers are
caring and thoughtful in an egocentric way. For example, if a
Band-Aid helps them feel better when they are sick, they may give a
Band-Aid to a parent if they say they are sick or have a headache.
They see their world only through their experiences and in an
egocentric way.
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Socialization A parent can encourage socialization in toddlers
in many ways. -An important way is by encouraging social
interaction with other adults. -The parents should leave the child
with a trusted adult once in a while. -Allow the child to play with
other children.
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Making Friends The ability to make friends is important to
normal social development. Even very young children need contact
with other people. This is how they learn the give-and-take of
socialization. Children who have only adult companions may have
difficulty interacting with others their own age. All children
sometimes have disagreements and arguments. Children need to learn
how to solve their problems.
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Patterns of Play There are 6 basic classifications of SOCIAL
PATTERNS used by children. They are: 1. UNOCCUPIED BEHAVIOR: The
child is not involved in any particular activity. He/she just
observes what seems interesting at the time. The child often
appears to be day dreaming. 2. ONLOOKER BEHAVIOR: This behavior
involves watching other children play. The child may talk to the
children who are playing but does not become actively involved.
(TODDLERS) 3. SOLITARY PLAY: This type of play involves a child
playing alone. He/she has no interest in anyone else or that they
are doing. (INFANTS)
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Patterns of Play (cont.) 4. PARALLEL PLAY: This type of play
involves a child playing beside other children. There is no actual
interaction. (2-3 YEARS) 5. ASSOCIATIVE PLAY: This type of play
involves a child playing with other children. The children share
toys and interact with one another. Each child does what he/she
wishes but is a part of a large group. (3 YEAR SCHOOL AGE) 6.
COOPERATIVE PLAY: This type of play involves organization. There
are usually leaders and followers in this type of play.
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TYPES of PLAY Play is an important part of a child life. It
provides purpose for the child. Children must play to help them
grow. There are 5 basics areas of growth: 1. Physical- Play
develops large and small muscles and increases speed, strength and
coordination. 2. Emotional-Children learn how to handle their
feelings and fears through play. 3. Intellectual-Play teaches them
how things work. 4. Social-Play teaches them the type of social
behavior that is acceptable. 5. Moral-Children learn to be honest
and considerate as they play.
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Types of Play There are many types of play. Some general types
are listed below: Dramatic or Make Believe Play The child is
involved in make-believe or imaginative situations. During dramatic
play, children may act out things they have experienced such as
happy moments, sad moments, fears or anxieties. Active Play A child
is involved in playing and interacting with others and/or with
objects. Passive Play A child does not interact with anyone or
anything. Skill Mastery Play This type of play occurs when a child
learns or is beginning to learn a new skill. Sensory Motor Play
This type of play utilizes the senses and motor skills Rough and
Tumble Play This type of play can look a great deal like wrestling
or fighting.
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Social/Emotional of Toddlers Playing house helps build-
Emotional and social skills Play is a childs work - it is the way
they learn things
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Emotions Toddlers usually express their emotions spontaneously
and often show a wide range of emotions in just a few minutes.
Toddlers begin to sense others emotions and usually imitate them.
If a parent acts fearful, the toddler is most likely to act fearful
as well. Toddlers have a difficult time understanding fact from
fantasy and may show a great deal of fear at new and different
objects and people.
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Security Object It is important in helping a child learn to
comfort her/himself. A security object becomes critical at
bedtime.
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Imaginary Friend These are usually important to a first or only
child. Most 3-4 years olds have imaginary friends. These are signs
of a developing imagination. They give a child a safe way to find
out who he/she wants to be. It is also a way for a child to
identify with people who are overwhelming to him/her. They are a
sign of healthy emotional and cognitive development. It is also a
way for them to find out what their parents will allow by having
their friends try things out for them. The value of an imaginary
friend is that it enriches a childs world and helps him/her work
out real problem.