Social & Emotional Competence

The early years are an important time in a child’s development…..a time when children develop social skills, and form values, attitudes and internal beliefs that can last a lifetime. Social and emotional competence is a broad set of skills that children can develop to help them navigate social interactions and feelings. Early childhood centre’s are socially rich contexts and a key part of our curriculum is to give children the time, support and opportunities to practice and build their own competences, in a safe and secure space. And research shows a strong link between emotional wellbeing at age 5 and later success in school across all curriculum areas. These skills are woven throughout Te Whariki, our early childhood curriculum and include:

Resilience – to try again when things don’t go right
Persistence – to keep trying when things get hard
Curiosity – to explore the unknown
Empathy – to recognise the needs of others
Negotiation – to talk with others about what you need
Problem solving – moving obstacles
Communication – respectfully making your voice and viewpoint heard
Emotional regulation – managing big feelings in a positive way
Self management – the cognitive ability to learn
Conflict resolution – constructively dealing with differences
Self belief – to know you are important, and that your voice matters
Respect – for ourselves, for others and for our environment

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