Pre-school Growth and Development

Question 1

3 years

Answer 1

• copies a circle
• builds bridge with 3 cubes
• less negativistic than toddler, decreased tantrums
• learns from experience
• rides tricycle
• walks backward and downstairs without assistance
• undresses without help
• 900 word vocab, uses sentences
• may invent “imaginary” friend

Question 2

4 years

Answer 2

• climbs and jumps well
• laces shoes
• brushes teeth
• 1500 word vocab
• skips and hops on one foot
• throws overhead

Question 3

5 years

Answer 3

• runs well
• jumps rope
• dresses without help
• 2100 word vocab
• tolerates increasing periods of separation from parents
• beginnings of cooperative play
• gender-specific behavior
• skips on alternate feet
• ties shoes

Question 4

age-appropriate toys and activities

Answer 4

• child imitative of adult patters/roles
• offer playground materials
• housekeeping toys
• coloring books
• tricycles with helmet