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preschool: 3-5 yrs.

Before you know it, your child has turned four and then five years old. You may find that your somewhat calm child of three has now become a dynamo of energy, drive, bossiness, belligerence, and generally out-of-bounds behavior.

Preschool Growth & Development

Baby

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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Baby
  • Imitates adults and playmates
  • Show affection for familiar playmates
  • Can take turns in games
  • Understands "mine" and "his / hers"
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Baby

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"
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