Physically and mentally
• Likes helping around the house
• Carries large toys
• Pedals easily on tricycle
• Holds pencil/ crayon/ paintbrush comfortably
• Adds details to drawings e.g. fingers and toes to people, windows and doors to houses
• Understands and remembers routines e.g. brushes teeth before going to bed
Language and emotions
• Asks difficult questions e.g. about death, where babies come from etc
• Knows colours and shapes
• Relates and describes what he/ she saw or did in more legible sentences e.g. “Today, I painted a tree in school. It was purple and orange.”
• Writes select letters of the alphabet and numbers clearly
• Reads and writes own name
• May read beginner level picture or storybooks aloud
Feeding
Your child is now able to eat quite independently and without making too much of a mess. He/ she also knows how not to choke on larger pieces of food or fruit. However, because accidents can still happen, never leave an eating child unsupervised for long periods.
Sleep
At this age, children normally sleep for 10 to 12 hours.
Ideal toys for this age
• Action figures/ toy robots with moving parts
• Remote-control airplanes, cars etc
• Role-play sets and accessories
• Simple board games
• Early-learning computer games
Useful tips
Although your child might be fond of age-appropriate video or computer games, don’t forget exercise. Outdoor activities such as badminton, swimming and football build confidence, strengthen growing muscles and improve overall coordination.
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