This Area of Learning is of the utmost importance for young children in all aspects of their lives. It is about children’s emotional well-being, understanding of who they are, and respect for others and their environment. It is also about forming and sustaining relationships, beginning to understand emotions, learning how to self-regulate, and developing positive dispositions to learn. Good personal, social and emotional development gives children the best opportunity for success in other Areas of Learning.

Children will be learning to:

• follow simple routines such as participating in tidying up and snack time
• become independent in self-help and personal hygiene routines
• enjoy the company of other children
• make choices and organise their own play
• play co-operatively and share resources
• express his / her own feelings and emotions
• become aware of the needs and feelings of others
• persevere with a task