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Your child is now developing more socially, has real friendships and understands the causes of feelings. Physically he/she is much more coordinated in high-energy activities such as running and climbing and may have progressed to riding a tricycle.
All children develop at different rates; however, in this age range, some skills are especially important for your child’s self-esteem and learning. For example, being able to speak clearly is important in order to be understood by others.
What your child may be doing at three to four years:
Socializing with a broader range of people
Understanding how to share and play well with other children
Developing a sense of humor and concern for others
Using hands and fingers skillfully
Holding a pencil in a mature grip using his/her preferred hand
Speaking well
Decreasing temper tantrums
What your child may be doing at four to five years:
Asking complex questions
Improving walking, running and climbing skills
Using a bicycle with training wheels
Improving drawing skills and learning to write some numbers and letters
Understanding the meaning of numbers
Developing relationships with peers
Showing independence but maybe becoming frustrated when tired, angry or embarrassed
Showing confidence and increasing skill and speed in physical abilities
Having extended conversations