Area of Development: Social & Emotional

Danny

Danny, 3, likes going to new places with his parents and sister. They often go camping in the summer.

Danny and his sister love exploring parks and forests together.

How Your Child is Developing

• Self-concept—Demonstrate increasing self-direction and independence; develop an awareness of self as having certain abilities, characteristics, and preferences.

Help Your Child Grow

• Watch for developing interests and suggest activities to support them.
• Encourage child to try new things by sharing and learning together.

Source: The Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress