By the time children start school, many are learning to:
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Form healthy relationships with peers
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Play and socialize with more than one peer at a time
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Be assertive when necessary (speaking up respectfully)
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Follow someone else’s lead during activities
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Handle conflict in an appropriate way
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Respect others’ property
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Work cooperatively in a group
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Show respect to adults and peers
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Listen when someone else is speaking
Children develop these skills at different rates — small, everyday interactions can make a big difference.
How Families Can Support Social-Emotional Skills at Home
You can support your child’s social-emotional development by:
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Modeling respectful communication
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Encouraging sharing and turn-taking during play
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Talking about feelings and how to handle them
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Role-playing conflict resolution or problem-solving
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Praising cooperative behaviors and listening skills
brightwheel. (n.d.). School readiness: What it is and how to support it.
https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/school-readiness