Investigates the development of individuality and gross motor skills along with the first stages of socialization and self-awareness. A Meridian Production. (16 min.)

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Child Development: Skill Acquisition (03:10)
Child development between ages three and five is characterized by an ongoing cycle of skill acquisition followed by recognition of limitations. The cycle is normal but often causes frustration.

Child Development: Individuality (04:12)

Between ages three and five, children develop a sense of individuality as physical development and new skills encourage greater independence. Power struggles with parents are common at this stage.

Child Development: Socialization (04:08)

Significant emotional and psychological development occurs in children between ages three and six. Socialization skills develop as children play with each other.

Child Development: Identification (02:12)

Earning praise is the primary motivation for appropriate behavior in children three to five years of age. Sex identity and self image are well developed by age five and have lifelong influences.