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 ›
Perspective-Taking & Diversity Appreciation

Considering others' viewpoints, recognizing differences, and showing respect for varied backgrounds and abilities.

Examples & Achievements

  • Recognizes that peers may have different opinions or preferences
  • Shows interest in others' cultures, traditions, or family structures
  • Includes peers who are different from them in play
  • Asks questions about differences in a respectful and curious way
  • Understands that not everyone can do the same things

How to Measure

  • Describes a situation from another person's perspective when prompted
  • Includes a peer from a different background in play (observed)
  • Demonstrates awareness that families have different structures/traditions (conversation)
  • Anti-Bias Education observation rubric
Sources (4)
  • CASEL (Social Awareness)
  • EYLF
  • Te Whariki
  • Polish Curriculum

Childhood Map › Social Development

Perspective-Taking & Diversity Appreciation

Considering others' viewpoints, recognizing differences, and showing respect for varied backgrounds and abilities.

Examples & Achievements

How to Measure

Sources