ASQSE2 Social Emotional Development Guides.pdf

Social-Emotional Development Guide

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing baby.

Uses different cries to tell you is not crying as when he is hungry, much as she was uncomfortable, a newborn or sick.
Is really smiling at you and talks to you others now, with noises and gurgles.
Lets you know she is happy by cooing, smiling, laughing, and gurgling.
Will sometimes be fussy only because he likes to be with people and wants your attention.
Is learning about eating and sleeping routines.
Likes to play with her fingers, hands, feet, and toes.
Feels safe in your arms and enjoys your hugs.

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing baby.

Responds to your soothing and comforting and loves to be touched or held close.
May begin to show signs of vision, and she is sometimes getting more curious about what she sees.
Enjoys watching other babies and focuses on your voice, turning his head toward it.
May turn to you when you call his name.
Sometimes sucks on her fingers and hands to calm herself down.
Enjoys simple games such as Peekaboo and likes quiet and being soothed.
Plays with sounds and may babble by putting sounds together such as ma-ma-ma, ba-ba, and da-da-da.

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing baby.

Responds to her name when you call her.
Is interested in other babies and children.
Shows many emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and discomfort.
May have fears, such as fear of falling, darkness, large animals, loud sounds, or changes in routine.
May be shy around new people or seem jealous if you pay attention to someone else.
Watches other people and may respond to someone's pain by crying or showing distress.
Wants you in his sight all the time and may get upset when you leave him with someone else.
Is becoming more independent and may seem stubborn or frustrated when she cannot do something herself.
Gives affection by hugging and kissing and may hug or kiss familiar children, adults, pets, or stuffed animals.

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing toddler.

Is generally happy and smiles at people, including other children.
Likes to talk and is using more words every day!
Is showing different emotions such as fear, guilt, sympathy, modesty, or embarrassment.
Loves to be held and read to and becomes upset when separated from you.

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing toddler.

Likes to imitate you, other adults, and her friends.
Wants to do everything by himself, even though he can't!
Has many emotions, and her emotions can be very big. She can get angry and have temper tantrums.
Loves attention from familiar adults and children but may act shy around strangers.
Shows affection by returning a hug or kiss and tries to comfort familiar people who are in distress.
Is very interested in other children and is still learning how to play with them.

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing child.

Likes using her growing imagination. She likes to play with puppets, dress-up clothes, dolls, and play figures.
Is beginning to understand others' feelings and is learning to identify when another child is angry or happy.
Is getting louder and bossier at times and may talk with a loud, urgent voice.
Greets familiar adults and is happy to see friends.
Sometimes screams and throws temper tantrums.
Likes to be hugged and cuddled but not in the middle of playtime.

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing child.

Is more independent and can do many things for herself. Your child will tell you, "I can do it myself!"
Is still learning to follow simple rules, although he sometimes needs gentle reminders.
Now plays briefly with other children and is still learning about sharing and taking turns.
May be fearful and sometimes has nightmares. Scary images and sounds, even cartoons, can give her nightmares.
Likely has a special friend that he prefers playing with and may prefer playing with boys or girls.
Uses imagination to create stories through pretend play with dolls, toy telephones, and action figures.

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing child.

Likes to play with other children and has favorite games and playmates.
Is beginning to share and takes turns but is possessive of favorite toys.
May have imaginary friends when playing games, sleeping at night, and going to preschool.
Expresses extreme emotions at times—happiness, sadness, anger, silliness—and she may be able to label her own feelings.
Shows concern and sympathy for younger siblings and playmates when they are hurt or upset. His ability to empathize—increasing.
Uses real-life situations when playing, such as going to the store, school, and gas station.
Can be boastful and bossy at times with her new independence.
Is starting to understand danger and knows when to stay away from dangerous things.

Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing child.

Likes to play best with one or two other children at a time.
Likes to choose his own friends and may have a best friend.
May play with small groups of children at the park or at school.
Is showing some self-control in group situations and can wait for his turn or stand in a line.
Is beginning to understand the meaning of right and wrong but does not always do what is right.
Has an increasing attention span and is able to focus her attention for a necessary length of time, such as listening to directions or a story.