4 Years Old - 5 Years Old

 

Your Preschooler Should be doing this. . .

 

Physical Skills

Climbs well

Walks up and down stairs, alternating feet

Kicks ball

Runs easily

Pedals tricycle

Bends over without falling

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Social Skills

Imitates adults and playmates

Show affection for familiar playmates

Can take turns in games

Understands "mine" and "his / hers"

 

Cognitive Thinking

Makes mechanical toys work

Matches an object in hand to picture in book

Plays make believe

Sorts objects by shape and color

Completes 3 - 4 piece puzzles

Understands concept of "two"