The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)
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Children progress at different rates. They have different interests, abilities, and personalities. But there are some common milestones many children reach from ages 4 to 5. What can my child do at these ages?As your child grows, you’ll notice him or her developing new and exciting abilities. A child age 4:
A child age 5:
What can my child say?Speech development in children is very exciting for parents. They can watch their children become social beings that can interact with others. A child age 4:
A child age 5:
What does my child understand?As a child's vocabulary gets larger, so does his or her understanding of the world around him or her. Children at this age begin to understand concepts and can compare abstract ideas. A child age 4:
A child age 5:
How will my child interact with others?An important part of growing up is learning to interact and socialize with others. This can be a frustrating transition for the parent. Children go through different stages. Some of these are not always easy to handle. A child age 4:
A child age 5:
How can I encourage my child's social abilities?You can help boost your preschool child's social abilities by:
What tasks would be appropriate to expect of a 5The tasks that would be appropriate to expect of a 5-year-old would be: setting the table with paper plates. anticipates that the 3-year-old will: become angry and a physical response might ensue.
Which of the following is age appropriate for a preschooler?Preschoolers (3-5 years of age)
Which gross motor skills would the nurse expect children 3 to 5 years of age to develop select all that apply one some or all responses may be correct?Gross motor development in the 3- to 6-year-old should include: Becoming more skilled at running, jumping, early throwing, and kicking.
Which of the following gross motor skills would be expected for a 5Jumping rope, riding a two-wheel bike, and skipping on alternate feet are gross motor skills of 5-year-old children.
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