Developmental Milestones for 4 Year Olds
Every 4 year old develops at their own pace, but most reach a familiar set of milestones across four areas. Use this checklist to celebrate what your child is doing and notice what they might be ready to try next.
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Speech & Language
- Tells simple stories
Narrates events with a beginning, middle, end.
- Speaks clearly to strangers
Most speech is intelligible.
Motor Skills
- Hops on one foot
Balances and hops on one foot.
Cognitive
- Counts to 10
Recites numbers up to ten in order.
- Recognizes most letters
Identifies upper and lowercase letters.
Social-Emotional
- Takes turns in games
Practices waiting and turn-taking.
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