Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 2021
Abstract
Challenging behavior among young children has gained more and more attention as early childhood programs look to address the issue of the high incidence rate of suspensions and expulsions among the youngest learners. In an effort to decrease the number of suspensions and expulsions in early childhood settings, there has been a shift from reacting to the challenging behaviors being exhibited to teaching children social-emotional skills in order to appropriately react to new or overwhelming experiences. This literature review focuses on research that examines how to best support young children as they develop social-emotional skills and how to best support teachers and caregivers of young children through the process. The research shows that effective social-emotional programs support all involved and create a foundation that will benefit children throughout their lives.