4's use about 1500 words. Often ask what? Begin to use plurals.
5's use about 2100 words. Speaks in complete sentences.
Ask who and why? Begin to use "because", "their", & "myself". Learning to make use of these expressions: Thank-you, I'm sorry, Please, I love you.
Asks details. Want to know what words mean and how things work. Sometimes he is asking, not because he wants the knowledge but to practice talking skills.
Only large muscles are coordinated; finger muscles still uncoordinated. Recognizes letters. With help can print or copy simple words.
Continued rapid growth stimulates physical activity. Shows speed in learning special skills: riding, bicycling, swimming, coloring.
Still have delicate health. Still tire easily.
Learn largely through the senses. Learn more from what they see than from what they hear.
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4's have attention span of 10 minutes.
5's about 15 mins.
Cannot understand symbolism. Thinks concretely. Use phrases and words that mean exactly what they say.
Understand idea of time: past, present and future verbs i.e., now, later. Able to tell about a recent experience. Loves to recount events.
While little children need to take home their handwork every day, sheets can now be collected in a binder and taken home when series is over. A review book can be given at the end of the semester.
Can plan, build and finish most simple craft projects by themselves. Knows several colors. Can count to 12. Begins to understand money. Able to group simple objects.
Tells story combining reality with fantasy. Narrates long tales but doesn't end with same topic.
Enjoys stories of song and rhythm. Understands a simple story. Can carry plot.
Repeats long sentences accurately. Can remember short memory verses.
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Looks forward to new experiences in learning. Admits when needs help.
Fantasy is at its height. Has a great imagination. Tries to sort out real from what is pretend, but has difficulty. Believes everything you say.
Sensitive and observant. Affectionate and wants to be loved. Aware of what people think and say about him. Fears people laughing at him.
Learns to develop attitudes concerning right and wrong. Usually makes no allowances for good intentions. See right and wrong as black and white.
No understanding of cause and effect. Unable to consider the motivation behind an action.
Enjoys obedience and thrives on praise. Exaggerates, boasts and praises self. Bosses, tattles and criticizes others. Yet, excuses own behavior.
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Their world widens slightly. Senses himself one among many. Are becoming group conscious and likes inter-active play.
Reasoning is based entirely on how things appear to him. His powers of observation are not entirely accurate.
Strong sense of family and home. Tells family faults outside of home without restraint.
Loves dramatic play usually assuming the role of a parent. Great imitators. Able to choose between two or three possibilities.
Carefully select your words because often when we tell them not to do something that it is just the stimulus they need to do it.
Leadership is beginning to show. Tends to be bossy. Likes to invite friends to Bible classes.
Still basically self-centered. Can learn to share with one or two others and respect their needs. Learning to understand fairness. Primary concern is for self, can ask will I get punished?
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He can believe that God is real, wise, great, good and think of Him as a loving Father. Understand that God is the Creator.
Death is not something to fear. God will take care.
Accept the fact that God is invisible, the Bible is God's word and contains true historical accounts.
God understands what I say, anytime, anywhere. Trusts God will answer his prayers. Needs to learn that sometimes God answers "no", just like parents.
God's Book tells how to please Him: share, honest, obey, thanking, helping.
People learn about God in services so I behave in certain ways. 4's love to go to services and like to play church at home.
Learns profanity is wrong. Sorry when they break God's rules. God forgives.
Jesus is a real person who lived on earth. Jesus is God's son. Jesus loves everyone. Can realize that Jesus is always with them. Learn to trust God.
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