How do children express emotions in response to different experiences?
Children express a variety of emotions such as contentment, joy, sadness, interest, surprise, disgust, anger, and fear.
How do the children’s behaviors connect to their emotions?
Foundation 1.1: Sense of Identity and Belonging
4–11 Months
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Foundation 1.2: Recognition of Agency
4–11 Months
Foundation 1.3: Expression of Emotion
4–11 Months
Foundation 1.4: Regulating Emotions and Behaviors
4–11 Months
How do children show awareness of others' emotions, thoughts, and actions?
Children show empathy by observing and reacting to the emotional expressions of others. Children also sometimes get other people’s attention and learn behaviors from imitating other people’s expressions, gestures, or sounds.
In what ways did the children respond to the emotions of others?
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Foundation 2.3: Interactions With Caregivers and Other People
4–11 Months
Foundation 2.4: Interactions With Peers
4–11 Months
How do children develop close relationships with caregivers?
Children develop close relationships with caregivers by getting physically close, crying, laughing, or lifting up their arms to be picked up.
What are the children doing to show that they want care and comfort?
Foundation 3.1: Relationships With Caregivers
4–11 Months
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Foundation 3.2: Relationships With Peers
4–11 Months