5.2 Social Emotional Developmental Milestones (5-12 years)

Social Emotional Developmental Milestones (5-12

years)

Social-emotional development is the ability to identify and manage one¡¯s own

feelings, understand the feelings of others and get along with peers and other

adults. Here are some important milestones typical of school-age children.

5-7 year olds

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Showing more independence from family

Paying more attention to friendships

Developing a greater sense of self and self-esteem

Learning to identify and manage emotions

Understanding right and wrong

Beginning to see and understand the feelings and point of view of others

Learning to control impulsive behaviors and emotional outbursts

8-9 year olds

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Having friendships is becoming more important

Interested in acceptance by peers and may experience more peer pressure

Growing independence and individuality

Increasing cooperation skills

Learning about values and beliefs

Possibly becoming aware of social media and the cyber world

10-12 year olds

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Sense of self, including body image, becoming more developed

Identifying self in terms of appearance, activities and belongings

Becoming more self-conscious

Acceptance and inclusion in a peer group becoming more important

Becoming more independent and responsible

Becoming aware of a greater range of emotions including mixed emotions

Adjusting to the larger social world with increased social expectations

Learning how to behave properly in various social situations

Learning how to resolve interpersonal conflicts with improved communication

skills Learning more about social media and the cyber world

Social Emotional Developmental Milestones

Michigan¡¯s Introduction to the Early Childhood & Out of School Time Learning Profession

Module 4 Child Development School Age

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