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4 to 5 Years

Resources for Ages 4 - 5 Years

It is hard to believe as a parent that your child will be going to Kindergarten next year!  The resources you will find on this page will help you prepare your child for this milestone by providing you with information on what your child should know and be able to do by the time they go to Kindergarten.  Also included are practical activities and videos to help you engage with your child during this critical time in their development.

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MILESTONES

Developmental Milestones: 4 Years Old

The CDC checklist explains the milestones your 4-year-old should reach. Use the checklist and activities to help your child learn and grow.

Developmental Milestones: 5 Years Old

The CDC checklist explains the milestones your 5-year-old should reach. Use the checklist and activities to help your child learn and grow.

Check Your 4 Year Old’s Development

Check the important development milestones your child has reached by four-years old. Use this with your doctor to discuss what your child has reached and what to expect next.

Check Your 5 Year Old’s Development

Check the important development milestones your child has reached by five-years old. Use this with your doctor to discuss what your child has reached and what to expect next.

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COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Family Tips for Math

A list of tips and activities to practice math with your child and prepare them for school.

Ideas to Add Math Into Your Daily Routine

These 8 easy ideas help you to teach math to your child during your daily routine.

Doing Science Everyday: 4 Years Old

Learn how to engage your child in science every day with these activities, tips, and online games.

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LITERACY AND LANGUAGE

Reading Skills at Age 4

Learn simple ways to help your 4-year-old build reading skills.

Fun Vocabulary Games

Free game guides for practicing vocabulary at home with your child.

Reading Together

Learn how reading to your child supports later literacy skills and see an example of how to share a book with your child.

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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills

Find out how to use daily activities to build your child’s fine motor skills with these ideas.

Wheelbarrow Walking

Wheelbarrow Walking is a fun activity to get your child moving and practice strength and coordination skills!

Kangaroo Hopping

Kangaroo Hopping is a fun activity to get your child moving and practice coordination and rhythm skills!

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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Help Your Preschooler Gain Self-Control

Understand the importance of teaching your child self-control and some tips and activities to help them practice.

Learning Emotions

A free, downloadable placemat to practice talking about feelings with your 4-year-old. Use it to incorporate social-emotional skills at meal time.

Building Self-Confidence

Learn how to help your child develop self-confidence with these free activities, games, and articles.

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APPROACHES TO LEARNING

Exploring and Discovering Chores

Find tips on how to use chores as a learning opportunity for your child.

Playing with Your Child

Understand why play is important and how to play with your child with more confidence.

Teaching Routines

Learn how to teach your child to become independent with daily routines.

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