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Interaction

Interaction is a kind of action that occurs as two or more objects have an effect upon one another.

The significance of social and

emotional development is seen in

every area of a child's life.

A child will have a strong foundation

for later development if he or she can

manage personal feelings,

understand others‘ feelings and

needs, and interact positively with

others.

Parental Interactions

• Parental interactions with children can have a largely positive or negative effect on child development.

• Parents who spend time playing and teaching their kids through reading and by performing various types of hands-on games and activities can have a positive impact on their child’s development. On the flip side, parents who ignore or neglect to interact with their children in a positive way may be hindering their healthy development.

Social Interaction• Research has shown that social isolation or lack of

socialization can lead to early childhood

development issues, such as speech problems or

an inability to socialize with others in a civilized way.

Social Development

• Enjoys playing alongside other children, but doesn't interact a great deal with them

• Depending on his or her exposure to other children, may start to have favorite playmates and warm bonds with others

• Looks to adults for comfort when conflict happens. With much adult support, begins to develop some strategies for resolving conflicts constructively

• Shows awareness of others' feelings.

Importance of Social Interactions1. Begin to establish a sense of “self”

2. To learn what others expect of them

3. Children learn appropriate social behaviors (sharing, cooperating, and respecting the property of others)

4. Communication, cognitive, and motor skills

5. To develop appropriate social skills

6. Higher self-esteem and show a greater willingness

7. Affects future educational and vocational opportunities

8. Provides many learning opportunities for young children

Emotional Development• Extends trusting relationships to other adults and to

children with whom he or she plays frequently; shows preferences for these adults and children .

• Shows strong sense of self as an individual .• Recognizes feelings when emotions are labeled by

adult .• Continues to find the regulation of emotions difficult.

As a result, frustration may still trigger tantrums. Uses a wider range of coping strategies. Continues to need a great deal of adult support.

Basic interaction skills

• Making frequent eye contact

• Smiling when greeting people and talking

• Showing "confident" body language: an open, direct stance, not fidgeting or twisting.

• Basic politeness: saying please and thank-you, saying hello and good-bye, etc.

• Showing interest in others, e.g., asking how their day was, how they thought they went on an exam, etc.

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