Early Child Development - Your child's fine motor skills have developed to the point that she can draw a person with more distinct parts such as legs with feet and arms with hands. She will begin to draw more detailed facial features and clothes. She will write her name and other simple words, but may make some mistakes. She can color with more accuracy and can generally stay within the lines of coloring book designs.
Your child's expressive language vocabulary continues to grow, and she may begin to read simple words in familiar books. She will continue to enjoy pretend play. She will learn to count to 100. Routines are important to your child at this point, and this repetition is important to build thinking skills and memory.
Your child is beginning to become more aware of others' feelings. She may offer a toy to an upset child, or even to adults when they are upset. She will follow the rules of games such as "Mother, May I?" and early board games such as "Chutes and Ladders." She will show a preference for specific friends and adults.
Early Child Development - Your child's large muscle movement is becoming stronger and more coordinated. She her balance and coordination will improve. She will become able to hop forward, skip, and may begin jumping rope. She can easily throw balls at targets and is improving her ability to catch balls that are tossed to her. She will have a lot of energy at this stage and will usually enjoy playing active games. She can climb well on age-appropriate playground equipment.
