Preschool Growth & Development

Physical Skills 

Climbs well

Walks up and down stairs, alternating feet

Kicks ball

Runs easily

Pedals tricycle

Bends over without falling


Social Skills 

Imitates adults and playmates

Show affection for familiar playmates

Can take turns in games

Understands “mine” and “his / hers”


Cognitive Thinking

Makes mechanical toys work

Matches an object in hand to picture in book

Plays make believe

Sorts objects by shape and color

Completes 3 – 4 piece puzzles

Understands concept of “two”

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