What Makes Me? Core Capacities for Living and Learning | UNICEF #3908713 (License: Personal Use)

The illustration features a diverse child engaging in joyful inquiry under a lush tree, where tags represent key developmental capacities such as Empathizing, Sensing, Observing, Discerning Patterns, Listening, Reflecting, and Inquiring. Surrounding tools-a magnifying glass, notebook, potted plant, and art supplies-emphasize hands-on, multisensory learning. The UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti branding underscores the evidence-based foundation of this framework for nurturing holistic child development.

This image is used on UNICEF’s research or advocacy webpages introducing the “What Makes Me?” framework, targeting educators, policymakers, and caregivers seeking to understand and support children’s socio-emotional and cognitive growth. It aligns with user intent to learn about child development science and practical strategies for fostering resilience and learning.