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Social/Emotional Development- PreK (Early Childhood)

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GOAL 30: Develop self-management skills to achieve school and life success and develop positive relationships with others.SED.EC.30

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 30A: Identify and manage one’s emotions and behavior.SED.EC.30A

    1. i

      Recognize and label basic emotions.SED.EC.30A-1

    2. iii

      Express feelings that are appropriate to the situation.SED.EC.30A-3

    3. ii

      Use appropriate communication skills when expressing needs, wants, and feelings.SED.EC.30A-2

    4. iv

      Begin to understand and follow rules.SED.EC.30A-4

    5. v

      Use materials with purpose, safety, and respect.SED.EC.30A-5

    6. vi

      Begin to understand the consequences of his or her behavior.SED.EC.30A-6

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 30B: Recognize own uniqueness and personal qualities.SED.EC.30B

    1. i

      Describe self using several basic characteristics.SED.EC.30B-1

  • C

    LEARNING STANDARD 30C: Demonstrate skills related to successful personal and school outcomes.SED.EC.30C

    1. i

      Exhibit eagerness and curiosity as a learner.SED.EC.30C-1

    2. ii

      Demonstrate persistence and creativity in seeking solutions to problems.SED.EC.30C-2

    3. iii

      Show some initiative, self-direction, and independence in actions.SED.EC.30C-3

    4. iv

      Demonstrate engagement and sustained attention in activities.SED.EC.30C-4

GOAL 31: Use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships.SED.EC.31

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 31A: Develop positive relationships with peers and adults.SED.EC.31A

    1. i

      Show empathy, sympathy, and caring for others.SED.EC.31A-1

    2. ii

      Recognize the feelings and perspectives of others.SED.EC.31A-2

    3. iii

      Interact easily with familiar adults.SED.EC.31A-3

    4. iv

      Demonstrate attachment to familiar adults.SED.EC.31A-4

    5. v

      Develop positive relationships with peers.SED.EC.31A-5

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 31B: Use communication and social skills to interact effectively with others.SED.EC.31B

    1. i

      Interact verbally and nonverbally with other children.SED.EC.31B-1

    2. ii

      Engage in cooperative group play.SED.EC.31B-2

    3. iii

      Use socially appropriate behavior with peers and adults, such as helping, sharing, and taking turns.SED.EC.31B-3

  • C

    LEARNING STANDARD 31C: Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways.SED.EC.31C

    1. i

      Begin to share materials and experiences and take turns.SED.EC.31C-1

    2. ii

      Solve simple conflicts with peers with independence, using gestures or words.SED.EC.31C-2

    3. iii

      Seek adult help when needed to resolve conflict.SED.EC.31C-3

GOAL 32: Demonstrate decision-making skills and behaviors in personal, school, and community contexts.SED.EC.32

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 32A: Begin to consider ethical, safety, and societal factors in making decisions.SED.EC.32A

    1. i

      Participate in discussions about why rules exist.SED.EC.32A-1

    2. ii

      Follow rules and make good choices about behavior.SED.EC.32A-2

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 32B: Apply decision-making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations.SED.EC.32B

    1. i

      Participate in discussions about finding alternative solutions to problems.SED.EC.32B-1

  • C

    LEARNING STANDARD 32C: Contribute to the well-being of one’s school and community.SED.EC.32C

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards

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