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Social & Emotional Skills Fun Quiz
Hello there, friends—are you ready to play?
It’s time for a quiz, hip-hip-hooray!
We’ll talk about feelings, sharing, and fun,
The skills little kids need one by one.
So put on your thinking cap, let’s take a peek,
At the ways children grow strong and unique!
Get cozy, get comfy, and let’s start the show—
It’s time to see how much you know!
1. Which emotion is usually one of the first children learn to recognize?
a) Sadness
b) Happiness
c) Fear
d) Surprise
2. Around what age do children typically begin to show an understanding of sharing with others?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
3. When a child has a tantrum, which of the following is the best response to help them calm down?
a) Yell louder than them
b) Offer a distraction
c) Ignore them
d) Stay calm and validate their feelings
4. True or False. Young children can start showing empathy, like comforting a friend who is upset, as early as age 2.
a) True
b) False
5. What is one effective way to boost a child’s self-confidence?
a) Constantly correct their mistakes
b) Compare them to other children
c) Praise their efforts and encourage them to try again
d) Let them figure everything out on their own
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Answers:
- b) Happiness
- c) 3 years
- d) Stay calm and validate their feelings
- a) True
- c) Praise their efforts and encourage them to try again
Sources:
1. Which emotion is usually one of the first that children learn to recognize?Source: Research indicates that happiness is often one of the earliest emotions children recognize, followed by emotions like sadness and anger. Recognizing facial expressions associated with happiness is easier due to their positive association and clear visual cues. American Psychological Association (APA) - Emotional Development https://www.apa.org
2. Around what age do children typically begin to show an understanding of sharing with others?
Source: Children start to show signs of sharing and cooperation around the age of 3, although this can vary. At this age, children begin to develop a sense of empathy and fairness, but they still find it challenging to consistently share without guidance. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Social Development https://www.naeyc.org/
3. When a child has a tantrum, which of the following is the best response to help them calm down?
Source: The most effective approach is to stay calm and validate the child's feelings. Research shows that helping children label their emotions and responding with calmness promotes emotional regulation over time. Harvard University - Center on the Developing Child https://developingchild.harvard.edu/
4. True or False. Young children can start showing empathy, like comforting a friend who is upset, as early as age 2.
Source: Studies show that children can begin to display empathic behaviors around the age of 2, such as comforting others when they notice they are upset. This early empathy is tied to their growing emotional awareness. Child Development Institute - Empathy in Early Childhood https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/
5. What is one effective way to boost a child’s self-confidence?
Source: Encouraging a growth mindset by praising children’s efforts, rather than just their outcomes, helps build resilience and confidence. This approach encourages children to see challenges as opportunities to learn. Carol Dweck's Research on Growth Mindset https://mindsetonline.com/
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