Ages 58–63 months
Developmental Milestones for 5 Year Olds
Every 5 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
- Speaks clearly to strangers
Most speech is intelligible.
Motor Skills
- Hops on one foot
Balances and hops on one foot.
Cognitive
- Recognizes most letters
Identifies upper and lowercase letters.
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