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5 years to 7 years
Enjoys interacting with other children and adults. Has developed a broader repertoire of social entry skills
Still very much reliant on adults for a sense of security as at 6. Can communicate needs in more sophisticated ways
Typically develops several close friendships that are mutual and based on a mixture of time spent together (e.g., classmates), shared attributes and overlapping interests. Will identify a best friend that shares interests and activities. -
3 months - 1 year
Sit up unaided
Stand without assistance
Walk without help
Pick up and throw objects
Roll a ball
Pick up objects between their thumb and one finger -
1 year - 2 year
Pick things up while standing up
Walk backwards
Walk up and down stair without assistance
Move and sway to music
Color or paint by moving the entire arm
Scribble with markers or crayons
Turn knobs and handles -
2 years - 3 years
Run in a forward direction
Jump in one place
Kick a ball
Stand on one foot
Turn pages of a book
Draw a circle
Hold a crayon between the thumb and fingers
From 3 to 4 Years -
3 years - 4 years
Ride a tricycle
Go down a slide without help
Throw and catch a ball
Pull and steer toys
Walk in a straight line
Build a tall towers with toy blocks
Manipulate clay into shapes -
4 years to 5 years
Jump on one foot
Walk backwards
Do somersaults
Cut paper with safety scissors
Print some letters
Copy shapes including squares and crosses -
Birth - 3 months
Use rooting, sucking, and grasping reflexes
Slightly raise the head when lying on the stomach
Hold head up for a few seconds with support
Clench hands into fists
Tug and pull on their own hands
Repeat body movements -
8 years - 10 years
Generally physical growth is slower and less obvious in this age group as opposed to infant and toddlers. Growth can sometimes come in large spurts.
Children can see authority figures as less than perfect and as a parent you’ll start seeing your child pushing for independence. Talking back and other forms of rebellion are common at this stage.
There will also be a great increase in reading as children will read to learn information and to increase fluency.