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

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

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- Developing a Sense of Self

- ESD 1: Children demonstrate a positive sense of self-identify and self-awareness.

- A. Awareness of self through actions
- B. Awareness of self through emotional expressions and verbalizations

- ESD 2: Children express positive feelings about themselves and confidence in what they can do.

- A. Expresses and seeks out positive emotions about what they can do
- B. Expresses confidence in abilities and persistence toward goals

- Developing a Sense of Self with Others

- ESD 3: Children form relationships and interact positively with familiar adults who are consistent and responsive to their needs.

- A. Attachment
- B. Separation

- ESD 4: Children form relationships and interact positively with other children

- A. Positive social interactions

- ESD 5: Children demonstrate the social and behavioral skills needed to successfully participate in groups.

- A. Social awareness and conscience
- B. Behavioral regulation

- Learning About Feelings

- ESD 6: Children identify, manage, and express their feelings.

- A. Emotional expression
- B. Self-control

- ESD 7: Children recognize and respond to the needs and feelings of others.

- A. Recognizes and responds to needs and feelings of others

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015

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