Managing My Emotions and Relationships

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Approach and join a group of children
Engage with other children in pretend play
Identify my own emotions
Manage my emotions with some help
Follow a predictable routine
Wait and take turns
Listen to others
Separate easily from family members/caregivers
Express and respond to my wants and needs with words
Respect and care for others — recognize others' feelings, respect others' space and abilities, recognize and accept distractions
Respect and care for surroundings
Concentrate on a task even during distractions
Use my manners
Transition easily from one task to another
Resolve conflicts with other children

Modeling the skills I need to manage my emotions — taking deep breaths, having time alone, staying calm
Playing games with me that require taking turns
Teaching me the names of my feelings
Giving me a consistent routine
Scheduling time for me to play with other children my age
Providing me with opportunities to go places with adults to build my independence
Teaching me to respect personal space