What your child is learning now

While children may progress at different rates, the following are some of the common milestones your child may reach in this age group:

• Knows letters
• Sings alphabet song
• Learns left from right hand
• Counts 10 objects
• Catches a ball
• Climbs stairs without holding on
• Retells a story
• Draws a person with at least four body parts
• Plays games with rules
• Waits to take turn
• Shares with others
• Engages in cooperative play
• Wants to be like friends
• Jumps rope
• Can name coins and money
• Is curious about real facts about the world
• Dresses up without any help

What you can do to encourage your child’s development

• Color, cut, paste and glue at home with supervision.
• Tell stories and make up new stories.
• Ask and answer “why” questions.
• Point to signs and words in the neighborhood.
• Teach your child how to use the phone.
• Set clear rules and be consistent.
• Help your child share.
• Exercise together.
• Turn off screens and read a book together.
• Praise your preschooler for good behavior.

Games and activities

• Board games
• Card games
• Dominoes and blocks
• Puppets
• Dollhouses and dolls
• Puzzles
• Arts and crafts
• Books
• Toys for active play