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can talk in complete sentences that run together
can repeat a sentence that is at least 6 or more words long
starts to correct use past, present and future tense
is now able to engage in conversation and enjoys talking to friends and family
attention span starts to increase
memory will increase often remembering favourite nursery rhyme
sentence structure and pronunciation of words gets better
can describe events and enjoys telling stories including fine details
will understand categories such as a dog is an animal
starts to show more interest in adults and other children outside the family
starts to test their independence
will tell you what they are going to do
will show signs of seperating from parents easier
will start to show more interest in taking care of themselves
will tie shoelaces without help
can clean their own room including making bed
may pack school bag including making their own lunch
will handle potty stuff on their own including washing hands
will probably want to take bath on their own
stays dry at night almost all the time
hand and eye coordination are greatly improved
can manage using tools, screws, screwdrivers, etc.
will probably be writing and recognizing written words and drawing well
will enjoy playing with friends with creative things like drawing as well as larger things like a sandbox
likes board games, crafts and other constructive projects

5 to 6 Years Old