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6 years

PHYSICAL:
Walks a straight line heel-to-toe both forward and backward.
Hops on either foot more than 10 times.
Climbs on outdoor jungle gym and play equipment.
Kicks a soccer ball with a greater degree of accuracy.
Rides a bicycle with ease.
Catches a tennis ball using both hands.
Dresses and undresses self, including manipulating buttons, zippers, and shoe laces.
Uses knife, fork, and spoon to eat.
Uses small scissors to cut out various shapes.
Does simple household chores such as sweeping floor or steps.
INTELLECTUAL:
Frequently asks "why" questions.
Has better attention span and concentration skills.
Is better able to make comparisons of size and weight (for example, bigger/smaller, heavier/lighter).
Knows own left hand from right hand.
Pretend play now involves more real life, rather than fantasy, situations (for example, school, church, grocery store).
Enjoys puzzles and games that require matching items.
LANGUAGE:
Speaks more clearly and fluently but may still have difficulty with "th" and "s" sounds.
Knows correct rules of grammar but doesn't always apply them (for example, still says "Me and Chris went together").
Enjoys carrying on a telephone conversation with some relatives or friends.
More frequently uses polite expressions, such as "please" and "thank you."
Likes to repeat simple nursery rhymes.
Will construct a story from pictures in a book.
Frequently asks the meaning of new words.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR:
Enjoys playing competitive sports as well as board games which have simple rules.
Selects own playmates, usually of same gender.
Understands ownership and property rights of others but may still behave in egocentric manner.
Can identify emotions such as anger or fear and can now express anger verbally rather than physically.
Is protective of a younger sibling.
Enjoys attention from peers.
Likes to please parents.

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