What most children do by this age:
Language/Communication
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Speaks very clearly
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Tells a simple story using full sentences
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Uses future tense; for example, “Grandma will be here.”
- Says name and address
Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
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Counts 10 or more things
- Can draw a person with at least 6 body parts
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Can print some letters or numbers
- Copies a triangle and other geometric shapes
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Knows about things used every day, like money and food
Movement/Physical Development
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Stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer
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Hops; may be able to skip
- Can do a somersault
- Uses a fork and spoon and sometimes a table knife
- Can use the toilet on her own
- Swings and climbs