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