Emotional and social development

Question 1

18 months

3

Answer 1

• Plays alone, but enjoys being near others.
• Insists on immediate attention.
• Can copy adults actions (throwing a ball).

Question 2

2 years

3

Answer 2

• Cannot wait for needs to be met (tantrums are common).
• Can sometimes be distracted from having a tantrum.
• Plays in parallel with other children (does not share toys).

Question 3

2.5 years

5

Answer 3

• Plays alongside other children and watches/copies their actions (ONLOOKER PLAY).
• Depends heavily on adults and wants their attention.
• Jealous of other children gaining adults’ attention.
• Responds well to adult attention and praise.
• Likely to have tantrum if cannot have own way or get what they have seen.

Question 4

3 years

4

Answer 4

• Finds it easier to wait.
• Starts to take turns and share with other children.
• Enjoys playing with other children.
• Will comfort other children in distress.