Hutchison, Dimensions of Human Behavior, 6e
SAGE Publishing, 2019
Chapter Activities
Chapter 4: Early Childhood
Activity 1: Class Demonstration and Discussion on Developing Self-Esteem
Bring an inflated beach ball to class. Tell the class that the ball represents self-esteem.
Explain that in early childhood, interpersonal experiences provide information that becomes
incorporated into self-esteem. Demonstrate how resilient the ball is by pushing it in on the
Activity 2: 40 Developmental Assets for Early Childhood
Provide students with a copy of the Search Institute’s handout on 40 Developmental Assets
for Early Childhood. This page can be reproduced for educational uses. Break students into
Activity 3: Play Activity
Discuss the fact that it is through play that children develop the motor skills essential for
physical development, learn the problem-solving skills and communication skills
Activity 4: Toy Research
Using the Internet, search for toys for young children. What do you notice? Select one
Hutchison, Dimensions of Human Behavior, 6e
SAGE Publishing, 2019