Kindergartner – PSED
Personal,Social,Emotional Development (PSED) in Kindergartener – An Introduction
Chapter 7.1
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During the Early Formative Years, PSED underpins everything a child does, and ultimately, if a child’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development isn’t nurtured and supported, the other areas of learning will be affected.
Let’s Reflect
Parents do not need to go out of the way in order to support PSED;
PSED is everywhere and in every interaction, you have with your kindergartner. From answering to numerous questions, to supporting in his quest to carry out his chores like an adult to making him respect fellow child’s wants at play, are all part of supporting your child’s PSED.
What is PSED and Why is it important?
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) are three building blocks of future success in life. They are closely linked to each other and often bracketed together as one area of learning and development. Early PSED has a huge impact on later well-being, learning, achievement and economic circumstances.
Personal Development (Being me)
Dispositions and attitudes Self-care (Self-awareness and motivation) How one comes to understand:
- Who I am?
- What can I do?
- How can I look after myself?
Everyday Experiences
– Can clearly communicate his preferences, needs, wants, desires etc. “I like to eat bananas but I do not like banana pancakes!”
– Is confident enough to tell you if you need to be careful, alert or probably going wrong. “Grandpa, you are opening the wrong cupboard. The tool box is in this one”
Social Development (Being Social)
Self-confidence and self-esteem (Behaviour and self-control Social skills) How one comes to understand themselves in relation to others:
- How to make friends
- Understand the rules of society
- Appropriate behavior towards others.
Everyday Experience
– Is willing to share toys on account of having company of fellow kids
– Is able to win you back in case you are cross with him/her upon something. “Mom we are family, I’m your cutie pie, smile please”
Emotional Development (Having Feelings)
Making relationships (Sense of community)… How one comes to understand one’s own and others’ feelings and develop an ability to ‘stand in someone else’s shoes’ and see things from their point of view, referred to as empathy.
Everyday Experience
– “Mom be careful, the edge of the box is sharp”
– “Dad I am sorry; I will not do it again. Can you please play with me now
Role of Parents
- Let your little one know that s/he means the world to you. Being special for someone, and well cared for is important for a child’s physical, social and emotional well-being.
“Oh, you’re back from your friend’s place; I missed you so much, look I even made your favorite pudding”
- Constantly acknowledge and affirm your child’s gestures Child gains confidence and inner strength through secure attachments with his/her folks.
“You offered the hungry baby your biscuits. I am so proud at your gesture”
- Provide a secure base to explore the world thereby paving way to self-assurance, and promoting a sense of belonging.
“Let’s set up a little feeder for the birds along with a water pitcher.” They will have a comfortable place to rest, eat, and drink whenever they get tired. What do you think?’
- In addition to role-modelling positive behavior, parents should also ensure opportunities for their child to interact with others so that s/he can develop positive self-image and positive relationships.
“How about requesting your uncle to teach you how to play tennis”
- Letting your child freely express his/her ideas and feelings, such as happy, sad, amused, startled, fear etc. can help build inner abilities to cope with new, challenging and stressful situations.
“I can understand having friends come over makes you very happy, but some days we need to play just by ourselves”
Sounds insightful?
Let us look at each aspect in detail and how can these be supported at home:
Making Relationships/Social Development:
Supporting their developing relationships, turn-taking and sharing,
Personal Development Self confidence and self awareness:
Promoting children’s independence in tasks
Emotional Development supporting children in learning about Managing feelings and behaviour:
Exploring and understanding their own emotions and feelings
Enabling Environment:
Providing safe, secure, and enriching environment whilst taking the interests of the child into consideration
Positive Relations:
Role-modelling positive behaviour, providing praise and encouragement during tasks
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