 Stand on one foot for more than 9 seconds

 Do a somersault and hop

 Walk up and down stairs without help

 Walk forward and backwards easily

 Pedal a tricycle

 Copy a triangle, circle, square, and other shapes

 Draw a person with a body

 Stack 10 or more blocks

 Use a fork and spoon

 Dress and undress, brush teeth, and use the toilet without much help

 Speak clearly using more complex sentences

 Count 10 or more objects
 Correctly name at least four colors and three shapes
 Recognize some letters and possibly write their name
 Better understand the concept of time and the order of daily activities, like breakfast in the
morning, lunch in the afternoon, and dinner at night
 Use future tense, such as, “We will go to the park soon.”
 Have a greater attention span
 Follow two- to three-part commands. For example, "Put your book away, brush your teeth,
and then get in bed."
 Recognize familiar word signs, such as "STOP"
 Know their address and phone number, if taught
 Understand everyday things like food and money

 Enjoys playing with other children and pleasing their friends

 Shares and takes turns, at least most of the time, and understands rules of games
 Understands and obeys rules; however, your 4- to 5-year-old will still be demanding
and uncooperative at times.
 Is becoming more independent
 Expresses anger verbally, rather than physically (most of the time)
 Gets the difference between make-believe and reality

 Allow plenty of time for running around and playing, and

help with activities like using monkey bars and learning to
swing.
 Give your child chores to do around the house.
 Let your child choose activities with friends, and let them
work out issues that come up between them.
 Point out common words and symbols in books or when
you’re out and about.
  Read to your child every day -- ask questions about the
stories, like “What do you think happens next?”
 Suggest activities like drawing, writing letters, and doing
projects with glue, scissors, and other art supplies.
 Talk to your child and listen closely -- ask about likes and
dislikes, worries, and what they did with friends today.
 Work with your child on how to manage strong feelings,
like anger.