Social/Emotional Expectations Flashcards
1
Q
2 months
A
- cry to get needs met
- suck hands, fingers to self sooth
- start to smile and look at you
2
Q
4 months
A
- cry when hungry
- smile at caregiver
- holds and shakes toys to play
3
Q
6 months
A
- aware of familiar people vs. strangers
- respond to others emotions by crying, smiling, or laughing
- enjoy looking at self in mirror
4
Q
9 months
A
- show stranger anxiety
- may cry if no familiar faces
- start having toy preferences
5
Q
12 months
A
- play favorites with familiar people
- more interactive
- enjoy patty-cake, peek-a-boo
6
Q
18 mos to 2 yrs
A
- simple, pretend play
- interested in having others around
- likely to play alongside other kids (parallel play) rather than with them (cooperative play)
- temper tantrums
- defiant when trying to communicate and be independent
7
Q
3 to 4 years
A
- show and verbalize more emotions
- pretend play but may confuse real with make believe
- spontaneously kind and caring
- play more with other kids
- separate from caregivers more easily
- may still have tantrums due to changes in routines or not getting what they want
8
Q
5 to 6 years
A
- enjoy playing with other kids
- test boundaries but still eager to please
- understand feeling embarrased
9
Q
7 yo 8 years
A
- want to behave well, but aren’t as attentive to directions
- aware of other’s perceptions
- may complain about friend’s and other kids’ reactions
- try to express feelings with words
- may resort to aggression if upset
10
Q
9 to 10 years
A
- share secrets and jokes with friends
- start developing own identity by withdrawing from family
- affectionate, silly, curious
- can be selfish, rude, argumentative
11
Q
11 to 15 years
A
- introspective and moody
- needs privacy
- values friend’s and others’ opinions
- trying to fit in, test out new ideas, clothing styles, mannerisms
12
Q
16 to 18 years
A
- strive to be independent
- self-centered
- impulsive, moody
- discovering strengths, weaknesses
- spend a lot of time with friends
- interested in dating
