❤️ Birth to 3 Social Emotional Library

Social Emotional Activities for Infants & Toddlers

Children build confidence, emotional awareness, relationships, and self regulation through caring, hands-on experiences designed for early development.

40+ Social Emotional Activities
0-3 Age Range
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Children learning social emotional skills
👶 INFANTS

Social Emotional Activities for Infants

Simple experiences that support attachment, trust, communication, and emotional connection.

Infant mirror emotions activity
0-12 Months

Mirror Emotion Exploration

Babies observe facial expressions while developing awareness of emotions and social connection.

😊 Emotions 👀 Awareness
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Infant connection songs activity
0-12 Months

Connection Songs

Singing, talking, and responding build attachment, communication, and trust.

❤️ Attachment 💬 Communication
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Infant calm down basket activity
6-12 Months

Calm Down Basket

Children explore comforting materials that support soothing and emotional regulation.

🌿 Regulation 👐 Sensory
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👣 TODDLERS

Social Emotional Activities for Toddlers

Hands-on experiences that help children identify feelings, build friendships, develop confidence, and practice self regulation.

Toddler feelings sorting activity
1-3 Years

Feelings Sorting Activity

Children identify emotions, match expressions, and practice naming their feelings.

😊 Emotions 💬 Language
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Toddler friendship activity
1-3 Years

Friendship Builders

Children practice sharing, helping, turn taking, and positive interactions with peers.

❤️ Relationships 🤝 Social Skills
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Toddler calm corner activity
1-3 Years

Calm Corner Exploration

Children practice calming strategies through breathing, quiet spaces, and comforting tools.

🌿 Self Regulation 🧠 Coping Skills
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❤️ EXPLORE MATERIALS

Social Emotional Materials Children Love

Simple classroom materials help children recognize emotions, communicate feelings, and build relationships.

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Emotion Cards

Pictures and words help children identify and discuss feelings.

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Social Stories

Stories help children understand routines, friendships, and emotions.

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Mirrors

Children explore facial expressions and emotional awareness.

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Comfort Tools

Soft items and calming materials support emotional regulation.

🧠 DEVELOPMENT

Learning Through Social Emotional Exploration

Social emotional experiences support confidence, relationships, communication, emotional awareness, and self regulation.

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Self Awareness

Children learn to recognize feelings, express emotions, and understand themselves.

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Language Development

Children build vocabulary by talking about emotions, needs, and experiences.

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Relationship Skills

Children practice sharing, cooperation, empathy, and positive interactions.

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Self Regulation

Children develop calming strategies, patience, confidence, and independence.