Social/Emotional
Kindergarten children should be able to:

  • Cooperate with peers.
  • Become a member of a group.
  • Work and play with and within the group (small groups/large groups).
  • Develop a sense of self (in relation to the class, school and community).
  • Further develop independence and self-help skills.
  • Verbally express feelings.
  • Be able to ask for help and to respond to others’ requests for help (with peers and with adults).
  • Have empathy for others’ feelings (towards children and adults).
  • Engage in imaginary play scenarios, block-building, dramatic play.
  • Be able to separate and transition easily.
  • Gain increased self-confidence.
  • Accept limits.
  • Take turns.
  • Share.
  • Show respect for people and property.
  • Make eye contact.
  • Be curious.
  • Take risks.
  • Accept responsibility for own actions.
  • Delay gratification.
  • Tolerate frustration.
  • Accept changes.