## North Carolina Early Learning and Development Progressions: Birth to Five

#### Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Emotional and Social Development (ESD)

#### Subdomain: Developing a Sense of Self

#### Goal: Children demonstrate a positive sense of self-identify and self-awareness.

#### Skill Progression: Awareness of self through actions

#### Age: 48-54 Months

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### Shows someone how to do something through physical modeling

Situations for Observation of Skill

Observe the child doing a complex task and ask her to show you how to do it. (e.g., do a gymnastic move; draw a picture, etc.).

Elicitation Strategy

Observe the child doing a complex task and ask her to show you how to do it. (e.g., do a gymnastic move; draw a picture, etc.).

Behavior Observed

The child confidently breaks down the actions to demonstrate specific aspects. This demonstrates planning and organization and sequencing of physical actions.

Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)

Encourage early childhood educators and parents to let children teach them and/or siblings the skills he is learning. Being able to teach someone to do something allows practice and builds self-confidence. Teaching someone something is more reinforcing that having the adult say, “Good job.”

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015

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