Unit 1 You and Others 72
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Reading
Review
1. How can praise help preschoolers
become more independent?
2. When should you let preschoolers
make decisions?
3. Why should you always follow through
on warnings you give children?
Emotional
Development
As preschoolers grow, they learn how
to better express their emotions. They still,
however, need people to guide and support
them. Tell and show preschoolers how you
expect them to express themselves. Make
them feel loved and wanted. This helps
them develop positive self-concepts.
Preschoolers’ moods may change
quickly. See 2-16. One minute, they may
be playing happily. The next, they may
Guidance can help prevent preschoolers
from hurting themselves or others.
2-16
start throwing toys or hitting people. Tell them right away this is wrong.
Explain to them what they can and cannot do. You may say, “Blocks are for
stacking. You do not throw them.” Tell them, “You must not hit people. It
hurts.” You may want to give them a pillow to hit or a foam ball to throw.
This way, they cannot hurt anyone or break anything.
Reading
Review
1. What helps preschoolers develop positive self-concepts? Give
examples.
2. What should you do when preschoolers’ moods change?
Section Section S c t SSummaryyrammu S S y
• The preschool years extend from age three to fi ve years.
• Preschool children learn many new physical, intellectual, social, and
emotional skills. This helps them develop their independence.
• Preschoolers need a lot of love and support during this time.