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As D.S. is eyeing his share toy on the shelf, I can watch the inner dialogue taking place in real-time as she debates whether or not to make a move for the item she knows she isn't supposed to be using right now.

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Need for Social Approval (Example from Observations)

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Need for Social Approval (Example from Observations)

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M. wanted "help with his homework" though, when I went to help him, he did everything himself with ease. Clearly, the "help" that he needed wasn't the "help" we typically think of (with cognitive understanding). Instead, M. wanted 'help' with building his self-confidence through validation from an authority figure.

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Age 6 & Age 7 Emotional Milestones | Child Development

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As children gain a greater sense of control over their life experience, the emotions also gain traction as the burden of pain or failure weighs heavier upon their ego.

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- While emotional language seems obvious to us as adults, the concept of an "emotion" is actually rather abstract.
-In order to facilitate their acquisition of this crucial skill (Emotional Labeling) We, as educators, must provide them with:
1) Necessary descriptive vocabulary.
2) Practical understanding of the benefits of using increasingly complex descriptors to monitor and understand emotions.
3) Encouragement to push through through the at-times treacherous navigation of the emotional self.

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- At this age, children are starting to develop an awareness of their emotions that was previously beyond their grasp.
---> Progression --> at the same time as they come to recognize the influence of their emotional state, the child will progressively begin to actively monitor the emotional state of others as well!

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children at this age show increased independence and excitement when they complete tasks on their own

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social/emotional developmental significant competencies  

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social/emotional developmental significant competencies  

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-5 & 6 year olds begin to care more about acceptance from their peers
-They also should develop strategies for resolving conflicts with peers. ex-" I don't like It when you hit me with your lunchbox"
-Further, develop strategies for helping themselves calm down as well. ex-breathing exercises