Developmental Milestones: Age 4

From calm and cool to a firecracker of energy. Expect energy, bossiness, belligerence, and sometimes bad behavior from your four-year-old. This behavior is laying the foundation for the world of kindergarten. Usually the time that birthday number five arrives, the calm makes a return and a new sense of self-confidence begins to blossom.

Here are some milestones to look for in your four-year-old

•Stands on one foot for ten seconds or longer

•Hops, somersaults

•Swings, climbs

•Copies triangle and other geometric patterns

•Draws person with body

•Prints some letters

•Uses fork, spoon, and (sometimes) a table knife

•Speaks sentences of more than five words

•Says name and address

•Can count ten or more objects

•Correctly names at least four colors

•Better understands the concept of time

•Knows about things used every day in the home (money, food, appliances)

•More likely to agree to rules

•Shows more independence and may even visit a next-door neighbor by herself

•Sometimes demanding, sometimes eagerly cooperative

Remember these are only guidelines and if you have any concerns about your child’s development contact your family doctor.



Sources: http://parenting.ivillage.com

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu