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

#### Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Cognitive Development (CD)

#### Subdomain: Social Connections

#### Goal: Children recognize that they are members of different groups (e.g., family, preschool class, cultural groups).

#### Skill Progression: Recognize they are members of different groups

#### Age: 27-30 Months

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### Plays with others in a small group of children (even if in parallel play)

Situations for Observation of Skill

Observe the child with peers in play.

Elicitation Strategy

No elicitation needed.

Behavior Observed

The child plays next to and also interacts with others during play. May have conflicts over toys.

Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)

The child at this age recognizes those that are like her in size and preferences for play. She seeks out these children. Encourage parents to organize play dates with peers of the same age to encourage the child to learn to play with others.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015

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