The Importance Of Early Childhood Education

Register to read the introduction… A recent study on social and emotional risk and protective factors that predict early school problems or success found that "children who do not begin kindergarten socially and emotionally competent are often not successful in the early years of school—and can be plagued by behavioral, emotional, academic, and social development problems that follow them into adulthood (U.S Department of Health and Human Services)." Creating a positive social relationship is an important outcome of preschool, possibly more important is avoiding social isolation. Research shows that it is possible to predict as early as preschool the kind of children who will have social and academic problems, because they are already either overlooked or casted off by other children. To develop positive social relationships it is important to build relationships with parents so that children feel safe, secure, and comfortable with their teachers. Provide opportunities for children to work and play together. Successful relationships need both time and substance. Draw children’s attention to the feelings or experiences of others, Model caring, demonstrate positive regard for others, Help children who are having difficulty making friendships with others by planning cooperative activities, Intervene when children are repeatedly rejected by others, and Teach alternatives to tattling, teasing, and other socially unacceptable behavior (U.S …show more content…
Personality differences in the cycle of social-emotional development are abnormal, but the strength or fluency of emotions can fluctuate greatly from one child to another. Personality tends to have an assortment of responses that are referred to as temperamental differences. Temperament is described as individual differences in reactivity and self regulation (Berk, 2007). There are three types of child temperament. An easy going child will quickly begin a normal routine in childhood and is commonly joyful and settles in to new experiences. A difficult child is unbalanced in daily schedules, slow to recognize new skills, and is likely to respond pessimistically and strongly. A slow-to-warm-up child is inactive, shows easygoing small involvement responses to environmental stimuli, is pessimistic in mood, and adjusts gradually to new experiences. Temperamental qualities are thought to be established throughout life. Children who are lively and tranquil as a newborn can be expected to be lively and tranquil as older children, teenagers, and …show more content…
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