Develop an Emotional Literacy Plan that focuses on strategies for supporting young children’s development of emotional regulation and problem-solving skills.

Choose one of the following age groups on which to focus: zero to two, three to five (not in kindergarten), or five to eight. Describe the importance of each key concept listed below and its effect on children’s social and emotional development; be sure to support your assertions with scholarly research. Then provide at least two strategies or activities you will use to support that concept with the selected age group.

The Emotional Literacy Plan must address each of the following key concepts:

Use developmental knowledge to create healthy and respectful learning environments for young children (NAEYC 1c). How will you identify and respond to red flags for children’s social and emotional risk? (CLO 3 and 4)
How will you design supports to meet children’s individual emotional needs? (CLO 5)

Design a physical space that is supportive of children’s social and emotional growth (NAEYC 1c).
How will you design physical spaces that are supportive to young children’s awareness of their own and others’ emotions? (CLO 5, 6 and 7)
How will you design physical spaces to support children in developing positive peer relationships? (CLO 5, 6 and 7)

Plan experiences that incorporate a variety of strategies for supporting children’s social and emotional development (NAEYC 4c, 5c):
What strategies will you employ in teaching children to recognize and manage their own emotions? (CLO 5, 6 and 7)
How will you use problem-solving techniques to support children’s development of initiative? (CLO 5, 6 and 7)