Social Development 3 year olds

Fewer temper tantrums Happy Agreeable Cooperative

They crave praise and They crave praise and affectionaffection

Eager to help adultsEager to help adults

They show concern for others

They adjust to new people easier

•Cooperative play begins

Play is unorganizedMost 3 year olds play parallel

Sharing is easier, but not their favorite toy

Three year olds have one or two main friends

Gender roles are recognized

It is important to learn how to treat the opposite sex with respect.

Social Development- 4 years

Companionship is important! Same sex friends are preferred Best friend is chosen, but it changes often

Children play more with other children

Cooperative play increases

Children need adult supervision to play games

They realize that rules are necessary for games to run smoothly

Play has no goal or theme