Date of Award
2004
Document Type
Non Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
Program
Early Childhood Education
Capstone Instructor
Lynn Gehrke
Second Reader
Cecilia Westby
Keywords
social and emotional development, preschool, play-based education, parent strategies
Abstract
Most parents strive to offer their children the best home and learning environments possible. They often believe that for their child to be the most intelligent and gifted possible, they must provide the best technology and toys for their children. However, the best for children is often not things, but rather the giving of play opportunities with peers and parents. Much research has shown that when typically developing children are given opportunities for interaction from infancy on with loving care providers and their physical needs are met, that not only will they develop cognitive strength; they will develop social and emotional strength as well. The purpose of this project is to explore the research on social and emotional development in young children and to provide parents with a guidebook of ideas to stimulate and encourage social and emotional growth in their children.
Recommended Citation
Pieper, N. (2004). Social-Emotional Development: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Encouraging Social-Emotional Development in Children Ages Three to Five (Thesis, Concordia University, St. Paul). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/legacy-capstones_maed/188Restricted
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