This week’s focus is Peer to Peer Interactions - Classroom

When it comes to strengthening peer relationships, research shows us that children with Cooperation, Participation, Validation/Support, Sportsmanship, and Conflict Resolution skills have an easier time making and keeping friends.

Many children naturally gain these skills as they mature.  While children develop at their own pace, which may differ slightly from child to child, we know that relationships with consistent, caring adults as well as access to early experiences and environments that allow children to practice these emerging skills can go a long way towards encouraging their positive social emotional development.