Early Childhood Standards of Quality for ... - State of Michigan

ELE: Social and Emotional DevelopmentExamples of Experiences and Strategies• Children experience a consistently positive, safe environment each day.• Every child receives a personal greeting, appropriate encouragement,and sufficient support to feel a sense of belonging each day.• Adults create an environment where children feel safe expressing theirfeelings; e.g., likes, fears.• Teachers are intentional in teaching social skills; e.g., how to greet peers,how to take turns, how to wait for something you want.• Adults model and teach emotional vocabulary so that children get supportin learning to label or name their feelings.• Adults model empathy.• Adults respond to parents with respect.• Adults do not discuss sensitive subjects or negative behaviors whenchildren are present.Questions for Reflection1. To what degree does staff know children’s background, culture, stressors,health needs?2. Does every child have an example of his or her work displayedsomewhere in the classroom? Does every child have a personal space forbelongings?3. How does the family of every child receive news and information fromthe classroom, including dual language homes or families with lowliteracy skills?4. To what degree are children involved in the care and routines of theirclassroom?5. How are children supported to take increasing responsibility forthemselves, their possessions and actions?2. Early Learning Expectation: Children show increasing ability toregulate how they express their emotions. [HSCOF-SED 6.2.3]Children typically:1. Grow in their capacity to avoid harming themselves, others, or thingsaround them when expressing feelings, needs and opinions.2. Grow in their ability to follow simple, clear, and consistent directionsand rules.3. Use materials purposefully, safely, and respectfully more and more ofthe time.4. Begin to know when and how to seek help from an adult or peer.70 Michigan Department of Education