Social and Emotional Learning for Advanced Children in Early Childhood

Birth to 8

Bronwyn MacFarlane, Ellen Honeck

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2022
• ISBN:
  9781000816846
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Bildung
• Subtopic: Inklusive Bildung

This book illuminates the complexities of social and emotional learning (SEL) during early childhood and provides readers with supportive tools to enhance and advance social and emotional skills among young children within their homes and classrooms.

Affective development is critical to childhood development – this guide gives parents and educators concrete strategies to support students' social skills, relationship development, and positive mental health. Expertly blending theory with practice, Social and Emotional Learning for Advanced Children in Early Childhood: Birth to 8 presents vital background information, real-life examples, diverse case studies, discussion questions, and action steps for implementing SEL into any early childhood environment.

By including both what is understood about social and emotional development in early childhood as well as the proven methods and approaches for working with young children, this comprehensive guide is a must read for all adults striving to make a positive impact in early childhood development.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• List of Tables
• Preface
• About the Authors
• 1 Understanding Social and Emotional Learning in Early Childhood: Introductions and Definitions
• 2 Overview of Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood
• 3 Characteristics and Case Studies of Very Young Children, Birth to Two Years
• 4 Characteristics and Case Studies of Preschool Children, Ages Three To Five Years
• 5 Characteristics and Case Studies of School-Age Children, Ages Six to Eight Years
• 6 Conclusion
• Appendix A: Book and Article Resources
• Appendix B: Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Resources
• Appendix C: Organizational Resources
• Appendix D: Definitions of Relevant Terminology