Social Development 3-5

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Socialization:

• Learning to get along with other people

• Children do this first in their own families and then in groups.

• The more time away from home with peers the better social skills become

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Peers

• Children that are the same age

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4-year-olds

• Form friendships with playmates

• Mostly involved in cooperative play.

• Groups of 3 or 4 work best

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• Willing to share and take turns

• Bossy so fighting is common

• Seek approval and support from family and other adults

4-year-olds (cont.)

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5-year-olds

• More outgoing and talkative

• Play in groups of 5 or 6

• Fighting is less frequent and involves name calling and threats

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5-year-olds (cont.)

• Have more respect for others’ things

• Acceptance by peers is more important

• Gossip is common and can be nasty/mean

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