Growing Child 5 Years Checklist

5 years

LANGUAGE:
	Speaks fluently except for a few mispronunciations (s, v, f, th, r).
	Gives full name, age, birthday, address.
	Defines concrete words by their function.
	Asks meaning of abstract words and unfamiliar words and will later use them.
	Loves to recite and chant jingles and rhymes.
	Enjoys being read to or told stories, and acts them out alone later.
MOTOR (Visual):
	Threads a large needle independently and sews real stitches.
	Copies circle, square, cross and capital letters: V T H O X L Y U C A.
	Draws a house with these features: outline, door, windows, chimney and roof.
	Draws a person with these features: head, arms, legs, trunk.
	Draws a variety of other items and names them before producing them.
	Uses brush, crayons, and pencil with better control.
	Crayons and colors forms within the lines.
	Matches 10 colors.
	Names at least four primary colors.
	Copies simple block patterns containing as many as 10 blocks.
MOTOR (Gross):
	Can walk a narrow line without stepping off.
	Climbs, swings, runs skillfully.
	Moves rhythmically to music.
	Stands on one foot (either foot) with arms folded across chest to a count of 10 seconds.
	Hops two to three yards forward on each foot.
	Enjoys ball play and understands rules, positions, and scoring.
	Bends and touches toes without bending knees.
	Grips strongly with each hand.
	Can run lightly on toes.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR:
	Dresses and undresses independently.
	Uses knife and fork competently.
	Washes and dries hands and face well.
	Selects own playmates.
	Is protective of younger children and animals.
	Comprehends simple rules of games and the concept of fair play.
	Demonstrates a sense of humor.
	Understands the necessity for tidiness, but requires frequent reminders.
	Experiences fears involving self-dogs, falling, physical dangers.
	Picks nose, bites nails.
	Sucks thumb before falling asleep or when fatigued.

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