Social and Emotional Development: Children of age 3-5 years age enjoy being with other children. They begin to play with other children more and start learning that other people have feelings. Child may still have fear of noise, dark, animals, etc. Some children develop sense of humor and thus like to laugh and repeat silly words. They may still need a dummy, blanket or other comforter when tired or away from home. They can have very stereotyped ideas of what 'boys' and 'girls' are like, girls wear pretty dresses and boys are like Superman. They start taking responsibility for their own toileting. They may show a sense of humor, both in his talk and activities and like to be independent and sometimes with other children. There moods change rapidly. They are now much more friendly and outgoing. They tend to participate in groups and cooperate with others.
Five areas of child development
1. Physical Health, Well-Being, and Movement Skills
These activities are designed to help develop your child’s large and small muscle control, her coordination, and her overall physical fitness.
2. Social and Emotional Development
Activities in this area target