Children at this age:
- are blissfully egocentric; see the world through their own eyes.
- are developmentally incapable of understanding another’s perspective or emotions.
- are self-centered, yet are significantly influenced by others, especially mom, dad, teachers, other significant adults.
- are on the verge of experiencing a wider world of people; many young children still want to play alone and must make a real effort to have any meaningful play with others.
Tips for Leaders:
- Accept the children’s developing concepts of themselves without judging their apparent egocentrism.
- Emphasize the theme that we are special to God: we’ve been created by God, belong to God, and are dearly loved by God.
- Recognize that you are a role model for your little ones, someone who is a picture of God’s love and care.
- Encourage cooperative play with others, while remaining sensitive to individual needs for attention and recognition.
- Do your best to make the learning fun; make your room a “safe” and friendly place where kids will want to be every week.
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