Milestones: 4 years old
Emotional and Social Milestones
Loves to play pretend eg: doctor, cook, etc
Wants to go play with other children of their age group, and will ask you for permission before they go.
Wants to comfort others by giving them a hug if they see that the other person is upset
Is able to understand when something might be dangerous, like jumping off the sofa or touching something hot
They will want to start helping you around the house with simple chores
Communication and Language Milestone
Can put 4 or more words in a sentence
Is able to remember words and say them when they hear a nursery rhyme or a song
Will want to tell you about something they learned or did in their day
Is able to answer simple questions like “Where is the brush”, etc
Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Is able to recognize some colors
Is able to tell you what happens next in a story or on their favorite show
Movement/Physical Development Milestones
Able to catch a ball in their hand
Is able to serve themselves food and pour water for themselves with adult supervision
Is able to unbutton by themselves
Is able to hold things between their thumb and fingers
For additional guidance, please contact your pediatrician and refer to CDC's guidelines here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html