A Series on Understanding and Nurturing Social Development in Young Children

SESSION THREE

Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, PhD, instructor

This session will review the developmental steps of playing with peers in children from infancy through kindergarten age: solo play, child-adult play, 1-to-1 peer play ('parallel' and 'collaborative'), small group play, and large group play. We will focus on how to support each of these stages, and how to help children 'move up' from stage to stage. We will discuss strategies for helping children learn to deal with peer conflicts; children who play well 1-to-1 with adults, but not with peers; and tips for teaching central skills such as how to take turns and share.

Program Code: SD23
2 CE Credits/2 PDPs/.02 CEUs
Location: at WarmLines, Newton

Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of professional experience working with families and educators. She leads workshops and support groups for WarmLines/MSPP in both community and corporate settings.

Sign up for all 5 Deborah Weinstock-Savoy sessions at the same time for $175*
Use online discount code WL-5S11 at checkout.

*Cost per person. Only for Early Childhood Professional program attendees who register for all five sessions at the same time. There will be no substitutions or refunds allowed.

The full series provides 10 CE Credits, 10 PDPs or 1 CEU

1. Overview of Social Development: Exploring Major Developmental Tasks & Recognizing Signs of Problems
2. The Role of Attachment: Examining the Foundation for Social Development
3. Learning to Play With Others: Supporting Children through Key Developmental Steps
4. When Children Are Mean to Each Other: Dealing With Common Play Problems and Preventing Bullying
5. Children on the Outside: Helping Children With Difficulties Joining Play