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Child
Development
Age 5 to 6
Can talk in complete sentences.
Can repeat a sentence
Starts using correct tense
of words. ie. past,
present and future tense of words
Is now able to hold a
conversation and will enjoy talking
Increase attention span
Remembering favorite nursery rhymes
Sentences and
pronunciation of words becomes more accurate
Will describe
actions, events and enjoy telling stories,
frequently remember fine details
Will understand categories
associations
ie. match, fire, hot
Starts to show more interest in
others
Starts testing
independence
Will tell you what they are going to do
Will show signs of separating
from parents easier
Will start to show more
interest in taking care of self alone
Will tie shoelaces unassisted
Cleans his or her room, can make
bed
May make their own lunch
Will handle most hygiene needs
unassisted
Want to take a
bath onwn
Stays dry at night almost all
of the time
Hand and eye coordination
becomes very good
Can manage basic tools
Will probably be writing and
recognizing written words.
Will enjoy
constructive and creative playing
Likes board games, crafts and
other constructive projects
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