Games to Promote the Social-Emotional Development of Children - A Practical Book with Ideas for Daycare Centers

Me and you = we together
This booklet is designed to help you support children in their social and emotional development in a fun way during everyday activities. The varied participatory poems, art activities, movement and perception games, as well as stories not only foster resilience but also enable children to train their social-emotional skills through self-confidence and positive self-perception. This strengthens not only the individual but also the sense of community within the group.

Strengthening Basic Competencies of Daycare Children: Together We Are Strong!

In this booklet, educators, parents, and caregivers will find many different ideas for playfully promoting the social and emotional development of daycare children. These ideas are quick to implement and easy to apply for child care, family day care, nurseries, and preschools.

The book includes:

• Activities for self-perception and self-awareness
• Cooperative games for a sense of community
• Play prompts to foster empathy
• Stories to promote courage and resilience
• Strengthening self-confidence and social connections

The ideas and games included are ready to use and easy to implement. Tested in practice and found effective, these ideas are suitable for educators in nurseries and preschools, as well as for family day care providers, grandparents, parents, and their children.

Included are games and activities for various age groups - starting from age 3 up to 6 years.