Your guide to enlightened PARENTING
4-5 years
4-5 years -late preschool
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What to expectthis period
Advanced linguistic development:Children of this age group refine their linguistic skills, forming more complex sentences and using a wider vocabulary. Their stories become more structured and they like to make conversations.
Preparation for School: Many children start kindergarten at this age, which means a transition to more formal learning and a more regular day structure.
Growth in independence and confidence: Children aged 4 to 5 show greater independence in their daily activities and take more initiatives.
Social skills: Their ability to interact with others is improving, including sharing, cooperation, and negotiation with peers.
More nuanced emotions: At this age, children begin to understand and express complex emotions, and may need help to manage frustrations and disappointments.
Development of fine and global motor skills: Fine motor skills, such as cutting and drawing, continue to refine. Global motor skills also improves with better coordination and balance.
Intellectual Curiosity: Children often ask detailed questions and show increased interest in the world around them, including the start of understanding of basic scientific concepts.
Imaginative game developed: The imaginative game becomes more elaborate, with complex scenarios and invented characters.
Reasoning capacities: Improvement of logical reasoning capacities and problem solving, often through games and activities.
Self -awareness and empathy: Development of a greater self -awareness and first forms of empathy, understanding the feelings and perspectives of others.
Understand and meet the needs of yourSmall: 4-5 years
Key steps for parents:
Preparation for School: Encourage the skills necessary for school, such as listening, monitoring instructions and group work.
Development of language and reading: Stimulate interest in reading and writing by age adapted to age and fun activities.
Structured and creative game: Offer activities that combine games and learning, such as complex puzzles and simple board games.
Advanced social skills: Help your child develop empathy, cooperation and sharing with their peers.
Independence and responsibility: Encourage autonomy in tasks adapted to his age, as dressing and put away his toys.
Important characteristics:
Essential care of
Small: 4-5 years
Balanced nutrition: Offer a varied and balanced diet to support continuous growth.
Stable sleep routine: Keep a regular sleep routine for healthy development.
Physical Activity: Encourage the outdoor games and suitable sports to maintain good physical shape.
Personal hygiene: Teach the basics of
Personal hygiene, like washing your hands and brushing your teeth.
Routine medical visits: Follow regular health checks and recommended vaccinations.
While your child is gaining independence,
Stay vigilant about its safety,
especially in external environments
And when he interacts with strangers.
Namely
Important points:
Intellectual Curiosity: Encourage natural curiosity by answering questions and exploring new subjects together.
Emotions management: Help your child identify and express their emotions appropriately.
Preparation for school life: Familiarize your child with routines and expectations of nursery school.
Moral and ethical development: Start discussing the concepts of good and evil, justice and equity.
Encouragement to autonomy: Support your child's growing independence in decisions and activities.
