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Many children’s body strength increases

Physical skills are easier

Proportions are more equal

Bones and teeth become stronger

They need good nutrition

More complex movements› Hopping on one

foot› Walk downstairs

alternating feet› Skipping› Riding a bike with

training wheels.

Can string beads and work with puzzle pieces

When using building blocks they are tall and straight

Also improve writing and drawing skills

Many children start to value friendships with others

Prefer friends of the same sex

Cooperation at age five Still need help with settling

disputes and getting materials

They ask for permission many times

Emotions are changing

Children become more involved They know that friends are someone

that “likes you” Many emotions are changing

They enjoy playing with other children Don’t always want adults to participate

in play Prefer children of the same sex Enjoy Sharing

Many 4 and 5 may hug other children that are sad and show love by sharing or helping with a task

Develop sense of humor

They do not understand verbal jokes but laugh at funny faces and actions also unusual things.

Fears are still common in young children

Major Fears:› Getting Hurt› Ghosts› Dogs› Imagined creature

Many children have no

causes for anger

Physical anger can be from

not learning another way to

express anger

Jealousy may be a problem of children in this age group

Jealousy may be from a new brother or sister

Many children need extra attention away from home tomake them still feelloved

Children of this age learn that some situations are sad

They learn about death and learn it can not be reversed

They need adults to provide a full explanation

Children enjoy helping and feel important when needed

Children enjoy talking and playing with others

Children are more content with playing with each other

Conflicts over group rules are common

Simple organized games are favored

Imagined friends are common

Children of this age enjoy projects

Woodworking, clay sculpting and cooking are enjoyed at this age

Time spent on one project is usually only seven minutes

Very talkative Still enjoy physical

play but spend more time talking

Conversations may be part of story time