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Physical
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- Full control and poise is gained.
- Prefer more activity and play.
- Co-ordination and concentration skills are developed.
- Eye-hand coordination is enhanced.
- Girls are now about one year ahead of boys in growth.
- Spontaneous drawing can be done with definite ideas in mind.
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Social/Emotional
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- Social environment becomes stronger.
- Personal possession for things increases.
- Sharing and communicating skills are developed.
- Well adjusted & happy age.
- Becomes self-contained, responsible & obedient.
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Intellectual
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- School influences the child in understanding and following rules and regulations.
- Knowledge about different topics increases.
- Takes more interest in reading, writing and speaking.
- Wants to explore, learn and know different subjects related to reality and life.
- Listens and pays attention to everything going around.
- Multi-sensory and problem solving skills are also developed.
- Becomes observant, self-critical, self-dependant & proud of work.
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Language
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- Starts speaking very fluently and with more confidence.
- Can retain more than 2000 words.
- Is now more aware of opposites, gender difference, speeches and grammar of a language
- Can now speak long sentences without difficulty.
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Suggested toys and games :
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- Toys dealing with maximum eye-hand co-ordination.
- Games involving props for housekeeping, store-keeping or medical play.
- Musical and entertaining games like tapes, CDs, tape player.
- Puppets and pop-up toys.
- Board games.
- Jigsaw, form and activity puzzle up to 35 pieces.
- Toys and games that enhance fine motor skills.
- Exciting and enjoyable games and toys.
- Educational, knowledgeable and quiz related games and toys.
- Story books illustrative and narrative books, Sophisticated books
- Baseball, basketball & skating
- Art & Drawing
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