Preschool Age
The preschool period, which spans ages 3 to 5, is a period of rapid growth and development for children. Below are some of the milestones and changes you can expect during this period:
Physical Development
• Motor coordination: Children improve their motor coordination and can perform activities such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching objects.
• Manual dexterity: Children develop their manual dexterity and can perform activities such as drawing, painting, and building with blocks.
Cognitive Development
• Language: Children improve their language and can communicate more effectively with others.
• Problem-solving: Children begin to develop problem-solving skills and can think more logically.
• Memory: Children improve their memory and can remember events and objects.
Emotional and Social Development
• Independence: Children begin to develop their independence and can perform activities on their own.
• Friendships: Children begin to form friendships and can interact with other children more effectively.
• Emotions: Children can experience a wide range of emotions and can begin to understand and express their feelings more effectively.