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 ›
Relationship Building & Friendship

Forming and maintaining positive connections with peers and adults.

Examples & Achievements

  • Has one or more preferred friends
  • Invites others to play
  • Shows loyalty to friends (saving a seat, choosing them as partners)
  • Expresses affection appropriately
  • Maintains positive relationships with familiar adults

How to Measure

  • Names 1+ friends and is named as a friend by at least one peer (sociometric)
  • Initiates play with peers at least 2+ times per day (observed)
  • Engages in sustained cooperative play for 10+ minutes
  • Teaching Strategies GOLD Objective 2 (relationships with other children)
Sources (4)
  • CDC/AAP
  • EYFS
  • CASEL
  • Head Start ELOF

Childhood Map › Social Development

Relationship Building & Friendship

Forming and maintaining positive connections with peers and adults.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources