5-6 years:
Very high energy.
Dances and can keep a beat.Permanent teeth are coming in, Girls are developing ahead of boys, Likes to build and create things Can play organized games Should be able to consistently use simple, but structurally complete, sentences that average 5 – 7 words.
Syntax and pronunciation becomes normal. Children use more complex sentences as they grow. Children who are unable to express themselves adequately may be more prone to exhibiting aggressive behavior or temper tantrums. A 6-year-old normally can follow a series of 3 commands in a row.By age 10, most children can follow 5 commands in a row. | Line between fantasy and
reality becomes more clear.Can shift attention from one
task to another Able to give more thought to
decisions Have a great imagination. Very interested in collecting
things Enjoys jokes, rhymes, riddles,
nonsense songs. Begins to see others’ point of
view | Wants to be treated like an adult Can accept fair punishment. Feels hurt when called names. Proud and possessive of
belongings. Worries about being liked. Enjoys talking with more than
cuddling with parents. Boys and girls begin to play less
with each other. Becomes competitive. Doesn’t like to lose. Can be bossy. |
