Developmental milestones record - 4 years
Alternative names:
childhood growth milestones - 4 years; growth milestones for children - 4 years; normal childhood growth milestones - 4 years
Information:
Definition:
Skills and physiologic growth markers regarded as having particular relevance for 4 year-old children.
Growth and development of a 4 year-old:
Physical and motor:- during the 4th year there is usually a weight gain of about 6 pounds
- the height of your child during the 4th year should be double their length at birth
- improved balance
- hops on one foot without losing balance
- throws a ball overhand with coordination
- skillfully cuts out a picture using scissors
- may not be able to tie shoelaces
Sensory and cognitive:- vocabulary has increased to over 1500 words
- easily composes sentences of 4 to 5 words
- the age when your child will ask the most questions
- may use words outside their comprehension
- may begin using vulgar terms depending on their exposure
- learns and sings simple songs
- tries to be very independent
- increased aggressive behavior
- readily discloses personal family matters to others
- imaginary playmates are common
- increased comprehension of time
- able to distinguish between two objects based on simple criteria (such as size, weight, and so forth)
- less egocentric behavior
- believes that their thought and emotions are causative events
- lack moral concept of right and wrong
- rebellion is common if expectations are excessive
Play:- encourage and provide the necessary space for physical activity
- instruct the child how to participate in, and the rules of sporting activities
- encourage play with other children in the area to help develop their socialization skills
- encourage creative play
- read together
- monitor both the time and content of television viewing
- expose the child to different stimuli by visiting local areas of interest
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