5 years to 6 years
Physical
• Full control and poise is gained.
• Likes more activity and play.
• Co-ordination and concentration skills develop.
• Eye and hand co-ordination skills develop more.
• Girls about one year ahead of boys in growth
• Spontaneous drawing with definite ideas in mind.
Social / Emotional
• Social environment becomes strong
• A personal possession of things increases.
• Sharing and communicating skills develop and need to be developed if not.
• Well adjusted & happy age.
• Self-contained, responsible & obedient.
Intellectual
• School influences the child in understanding and following rules and regulations.
• Knowledge on 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 him.
• Development of multi-sensory skill, problem solving skill.
• Observant, self-critical, self-dependant & proud of work.
Language
• 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 in language
• Can now speak long sentences without difficulty.
Suggested toys and games
• 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