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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Ask your child what is his favorite food. Have him describe why he likes it so much! Encourage him to talk about its taste, texture, and smell. Is it sweet, salty, or crunchy?
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Help your child make a magic wand using a paper towel roll and strings! Tape colored strings to the top of the paper towel roll, and encourage him to color the roll with crayons or markers.
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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!
