Social Development
Helping children learn to build healthy relationships is an important part of their social development. Children learn to recognize others’ feelings (empathy), take turns, and cooperate. Developing these important skills helps children build relationships with grown-ups and other children.
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We're Twins song
Chris and his twin sister sing all about what it is like to be siblings!
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Think of a project to do together, such as making a house of out popsicle sticks, and talk about how each of you can help complete it with teamwork and cooperation!
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Play a listening game! Make a sound pattern by clapping your hands, and have your child repeat it. Say, "Listen with your ears, watch with your eyes, keep your mouth quiet and your body calm!"
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Elmo’s School Friends
Elmo’s going to school! Help him make new friends and solve problems on his first day.
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Using puppets or stuffed animals, role play one of the problems in the game with your child, or make up your own. Ask your child what she can do to help. If she has trouble coming up with a solution, give her a few options and have her pick one. Play out the solution together!
