• are moving into a larger circle beyond family • are strongly influenced by adults and identify with them
• are moving into a larger circle beyond family
• need continuing signs of affection, belonging, encouragement and praise
• like to do what others do; however, dislike being compared to other children, and may be damaged by this
• finish self-initiated tasks and take pride in work; are self motivated and self-sufficient
• are friendly and outgoing; have a good sense of humour, like jokes and tricks
• learn to play in small groups, but still may have difficulty sharing
• need freedom in choosing friends; are expanding their social contact to those outside of family
• develop a social relationship between self and teacher; like to role-play adult situations