Preschoolers – PSED
Personal,Social,Emotional Development (PSED) in Preschoolers – An Introduction
Chapter 6.1
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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 preschooler. From the earliest signs of simple problem solving, to pattern recognition, to “I can fill my own glass of water”, to “why are you upset mom” 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
– “Dad look I finished my snack on my own, say very good!”
– “Mum, dad is upset with me…”
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
– When the TV remote becomes the magic wand turning everything into blue!
– “My friends are waiting for me in the park. I need to go and play with them!”
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
– “Grandpa is working. He will take me out for an ice-cream after finishing his work!”
– “ I am angry, I will throw all the cars away!”
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.
“Tada! Here comes Santa to shower you with gifts. All this because you are my best boy in the whole wide world!”
- Constantly acknowledge and affirm your child’s gestures Child gains confidence and inner strength through secure attachments with his/her folks.
“Hey you built such a long bridge. I like the way you joined all the blocks and supported them to stand!”
- Provide a secure base to explore the world thereby paving way to self-assurance, and promoting a sense of belonging.
“Some plants need less water, whereas some need more. So we need to be careful while watering, otherwise they might get sick”
- In addition to role-modelling positive behavior, parents should also ensure opportunities to their child to interact with others so that s/he can develop positive self-image and positive relationships.
“C’mon let’s play hide and seek with your friends. How about you close your eyes first?”
- 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.
“Dad, you finished my chocolate!!! I am sad now”
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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