5 is a Magic Number?

Discussion 5 year olds (5YOs) are growing their independence. 5YOs often are going off to school, and while they may have experience with childcare or preschool settings, it is a time when many people believe they are “launched” into the world with some independence (and of course adult oversight). 5YOs can: Gross motor Skips, hops, jumps with agility Has good balance and improving coordination Sings, dances and acts Can do simple chores Can perform most activities of daily living but may still need help intermittently (e.g. toileting, eating) or some supervision (e.g. teeth brushing) Fine motor Copy a triangle Can use simple tools and writing utensils, i.e. use a knife for soft foods Language Tells a story Say 5 word sentences with all language being understood Understands and uses all parts of speech Understands rhymes (cat-bat) Tells simple jokes Cognitive/Social Knows address, phone number Names most colors, letters Can count to 10 and has improving math skills Says “sorry” and takes more responsibility for actions More accepting of other’s point of view but may not understand it Has an identified group of friends, especially of the same gender Asks lots of questions and understands “why” and “how” Outgrowing childhood fears Less aggressive physically and uses language instead more Can pay attention for 5-10 minutes Learning Point This is the second in a short case series of key developmental milestones in...
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