Social and emotional development activities for kids
Definition of social and emotional development: Interacting and cooperating with others, having relationships with family, friends, and teachers, and responding with empathy to the feelings of others. These activities encourage kids to develop their social and emotional skills.
41 Social & emotional development activities
Monkey and Two Cats
Story by: sumanaAges: 24 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
Moral of the story: When two quarrel the third one benefits.
Family Clothespin Dolls
Game by: SusannaAges: 24 to 60 months
Time: 20 mins
Act out family activities with very simple clothespin dolls.
Father and His Sons
Story by: sumanaAges: 36 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
The moral of this story: United we stand, divided we will fall.
Emma's First Crush
Story by: masamomAges: 36 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
A girl talks about her first crush with her grandma. She even gets courage enough to tell the boy she likes him.
Daniel's First Crush
Story by: masamomAges: 36 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
A boy talks about his first crush with his mom. He even tells the girl he likes her - and experiences an unexpected reaction!
Swetha and the Carpenter
Story by: PoojuAges: 24 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
A story of the relationship between a sweet little girl and the carpenter who made her rocking chair.
My First Loose Tooth
Story by: masamomAges: 48 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
A child tells the story of her first loose tooth and feelings about the experience.
Build a Human Snowman
Game by: masamomAges: 36 to 60 months
Time: 15 mins
Use craft supplies to create an indoor snowman in this seasonal game.
Rahul and His Grandpa
Story by: PoojuAges: 36 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
Story of the valuable relationship between children and their grandparents.
Jealous of Jenny
Story by: AugustWAges: 24 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
Aria's new baby sister takes all of Mommy's time. Can Aria learn to love little Jenny?
Olivia's Bedtime Routine
Story by: masamomAges: 24 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
Following a bedtime routine
Kate's Special Gift
Story by: masamomAges: 24 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
Kate is excited to see her parents again after a little time apart. This story explores child's feelings when parents are away and the excitement...
Mother's Day Surprise
Story by: masamomAges: 24 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
Macy and Ben show their love on Mother's Day with a special breakfast in bed.
My Own Butterfly Greeting Card
Arts & Crafts by: CREAA AcademyAges: 24 to 60 months
Time: 20 mins
This activity will help your child create their own greeting card!
Grandma Loves Me
Song by: Linda OAges: 6 to 60 months
Time: 2 mins
This baby's lullaby establishes rapport and helps beginning word recognition.
The Greeting Game
Game by: sumanaAges: 30 to 60 months
Time:
This group activity teaches children to politely greet one another.
The Faithful Dog
Story by: sumanaAges: 36 to 60 months
Time: 10 mins
The Master's is a very faithful pet. He shows us his intelligence and loyalty in this short story.
The Weaver and the Cow Herder
Story by: SusannaAges: 36 to 60 months
Time: 5 mins
A Chinese and Japanese folk story that explains the celebration of Tanabata celebrated on July 7.
Waiting Song
Song by: MamaLiciaAges: 0 to 60 months
Time: 3 mins
Builds patience for babies, toddlers and younger kids. Singing the waiting song lets them know that [ person / food / thing ] is on the way and...
The Pepperpond Frogs
Story by: AugustWAges: 36 to 60 months
Time: 5 mins
A family of frogs must find a new home and think carefully about the best option. The story illustrates the advice to "look before you leap."