Childhood Map

Discover the amazing things 5-year-olds are learning — from climbing and jumping to friendships, feelings, and first words on a page. Each skill comes with fun activities you can try together.

Physical & Motor 8 › Sensory 8 › Executive 7 › Cognitive 6 › Language 5 › Communication 5 › Emotional 5 › Social 6 › Self-Care 7 › Literacy 4 › Math 5 › Creative & Artistic 5 › World & Science 5 ›
by Robert Pankowecki
Social Development

Interpersonal skills for navigating relationships, collaborating, resolving conflicts, and participating in group life.

Sources (8)
  • CDC/AAP Milestones
  • CASEL (Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making)
  • Reggio Emilia
  • Vygotsky
  • Polish Podstawa Programowa (Spoleczny)
  • Gardner (Interpersonal Intelligence)
  • Montessori (Grace & Courtesy)
  • UK EYFS (PSED - Building Relationships)
6 Subdomains
Cooperation & Collaboration › Relationship Building & Friendship › Conflict Resolution › Social Norms, Rules & Manners › Perspective-Taking & Diversity Appreciation › Belonging & Group Identity ›
Belonging & Group Identity

Feeling connected to family, classroom, community, and cultural groups.

Examples & Achievements

  • Identifies self as a member of a family and a class
  • Participates in group rituals (morning circle, songs, celebrations)
  • Shows pride in cultural traditions and family heritage
  • Contributes to classroom community (helper jobs, shared decisions)
  • Feels comfortable and safe in the classroom environment

How to Measure

  • Names family members and describes roles
  • Actively participates in group activities (observed daily)
  • Voluntarily takes on classroom helper roles
  • Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence - Social Acceptance subscale
Sources (4)
  • EYLF
  • Te Whariki
  • Polish Curriculum
  • Head Start ELOF

Childhood Map › Social Development

Belonging & Group Identity

Feeling connected to family, classroom, community, and cultural groups.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources