Young children's social and emotional development is vital to their overall well-being and affects their success in school and their ability to learn in all subject areas. This book explains how positive interactions with adults can support children as they develop a sense of self and learn to relate to others.

This book focuses on the nine key developmental indicators (KDIs) in Social and Emotional Development:
 7. Self-identity
 8. Sense of competence
 9. Emotions
10. Empathy
11. Community
12. Building relationships
13. Cooperative play
14. Moral development
15. Conflict resolution~