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Your Five Year Old - Development Guide
OCIAL BEHAVIOR
Self
needs approval; does not like “getting in trouble” with adults
is very confident
is dependable
Family
feels secure and safe with family
receives idea of how males and females act from parents
Others
shows a likeness for children of his own age and sex
is protective and mothering toward younger brothers and sisters
enjoys playing and sharing with a friend
faces new responsibilities when entering school; admires teacher; is eager to learn
may have an imaginary companion
DEVELOPMENT
Physical
can handle self well with bathroom tasks
eats well; handles utensils well
coordinates movement to music
dresses self ; can tie shoes
jumps rope, walks in a straight line, rides a two-wheel bike. Physical skills are important with friends
can draw some geometric shapes and figures (triangles, squares, circles)
can cut and paste but has less difficulty with staying in the lines when coloring or cutting
Emotional and Social
tends to be obedient, cooperative; desires to please
friendly; begins to feel for others
spends more time on projects (painting, building)
brags about things he or she can do
tends to get into more arguments more often but for a shorter amount of time
expresses feelings freely
likes projects; prefers a small group; can play alone; chooses who and what he or she will play with
Language
speaks in full sentences
still may have trouble pronouncing a few words or letter combinations correctly
Child Development
Parental Resources
Positive Behavior Management
Nutritious Snack Ideas
Your Three Year Old - Development
Your Four Year Old - Development Guide
Your Five Year Old - Development Guide
You Can Work With Your Child
Getting Ready for School
Encouraging Words to Use At Home