ASQSE2 Social Emotional Development Guides.pdf
Social-Emotional Development Guide
Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing baby.
Your baby:
- Uses different cries to tell you when he is hungry, uncomfortable, or sick.
- Is really smiling at you and talks to you with noises and gurgles.
- Lets you know she is happy by cooing, smiling, and laughing, but only for a few seconds at first.
- 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.
Social-Emotional Development Guide
Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing baby.
Your baby:
- Responds to your soothing and shows signs of affection.
- May begin to show improving vision and is sometimes shy around new people.
- Interested in watching other babies and children.
- Turns his head toward your voice and may sometimes stop crying when you talk to him.
- Loves to be touched or held close.
- Likes learning simple games such as Peekaboo and enjoys being soothed.
- Plays with sounds and may babble by putting sounds together like ma-ma-ma, ba-ba, and da-da-da.
Social-Emotional Development Guide
Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing toddler.
Your 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, becoming upset when separated from you.
Social-Emotional Development Guide
Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing toddler.
Your toddler:
- Likes to imitate you, other adults, and her friends.
- Wants to do everything by himself, even though he can’t.
- Has many emotions, can get angry, and has temper tantrums.
- Shows affection by returning a hug or kiss.
Social-Emotional Development Guide
Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing child.
Your child:
- Likes using her growing imagination, playing with puppets, dress-up clothes, and dolls.
- Is beginning to understand others' feelings.
- Is getting louder and bossier at times.
- May sometimes scream and throw temper tantrums.
Social-Emotional Development Guide
Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing child.
Your child:
- Is more independent and can do many things for herself.
- Is still learning to follow simple rules but sometimes needs gentle reminders.
- Plays briefly with other children, learning about sharing and taking turns.
- May have fears and sometimes experiences nightmares.
Social-Emotional Development Guide
Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing child.
Your child:
- Likes to play with other children and has favorite games.
- Is beginning to share and take turns but is possessive of favorite toys.
- May have imaginary friends when playing or sleeping.
- Expresses extreme emotions and is beginning to label her feelings.
Social-Emotional Development Guide
Learn what types of behaviors to expect from your growing child.
Your 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.
- Shows some self-control in group situations and can wait for his turn.
- Is beginning to understand the meaning of right and wrong.