Emotional Patterns of 4-6 Year Olds

General Emotions of Four Year Olds

• self-centered
• impatient
• defiant
• boastful
• untamely

General Emotions of Five Year Olds

• practical
• sympathetic
• quieter
• respectful
• happier

General Emotions of Six Year Olds

• love
• hate
• stubborn
• quarrelsome
• acceptful

Other Emotions 4-6 Year Olds Feel

• Anger: they hit, and insult other kids to hurt feelings.
• Self Confidence: children develop confidence as they are rewarded.
• Fear: children are often scared of imaginary things, such as monsters.
• Jealousy: children get jealous over friends, and other siblings.

Signs of Stress

• Moodiness
• Irritability
• Stuttering
• Sick- Feeling

Major Emotional Changes of 4-6 Year Olds

• Kids begin public or private schooling. 
• Children begin to feel more grown up, and responsible.
• Children learn how to communicate more effectively.

Advantages of Competition

• stimulates individual effort.
• promotes higher standards.
• encourages physical activity.
• develops relationships with other children.

Disadvantages of Competition

• handling of criticism.
• cheating.
• sore-loser.
• can form hostile relationships.

Vocabulary

• initiative: motivation to accomplish more.

Sources

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