Physical:
- Runs around obstacles, climbs ladders
- Balances on one foot for 3-5 seconds
- Can walk up and down steps with a reciprocal pattern
- Copies a drawing of a plus sign
- Holds crayon between first two fingers and thumb
Thinking & Language:
- Stacks 5 objects in order of size
- Sorts by shape and color
- Matches objects with the same function (e.g., brush/comb)
- Says 1,500 words
- Mean sentence length 4 – 5 words
- Articulates /b/, /d/, /k/, /g/, /f/, /y/
Social/Emotional:
- Usually takes turns
- Shows empathy for others
- Begins to prefer playing with others rather than alone
- Shows pride in accomplishments
- Plays in group games with simple rules
- Separates from parents without crying
