Physical
Has more control of own toilet routine (may wear diaper or training pants at night)
Washes hands and face
Takes off shoes, socks and pants; puts on simple clothes
Dresses, undresses and laces shoes with supervision (by 4 years)
Runs, jumps, climbs and balances with increased skill
Likes to take risks and demonstrate strength and skill
Cuts with safety scissors, strings beads and holds a pencil
Presses buttons on phone keypad
Catches bouncing ball (can throw a ball overhand by 4 years)
Rides a tricycle (can ride bike with training wheels by 4 years)
Social
Begins to share and take turns
Is learning the concept of fair play but not ready for competitive play
Engages in cooperative play with others
Understands and knows the difference between what is mine, his and hers
Negotiates solutions to conflicts
Is increasingly independent
Mental
Speaks well and asks lots of questions; memory improving
Understands most sentences
Understands counting and knows several numbers
Is able to tell stories (at about 4 years)
Is familiar with common shapes and primary colors
Shows interest in simple number and alphabet play
Is able to copy letters and simple shapes
Is able to make things with construction materials, such as building blocks or construction paper
Julia from Sweden
My four year old makes every day different, seeing her develop, starting to learn how to walk and talk. Her smile, her laugh and her hugs motivates me every day!
Nubia from Brazil
Teach and help on the kids development also brings me motivation because I can see how much I help them grow.
Monica from Colombia
The life quality is great and the kids develop a lot of artistic and sport talents thanks to the classes they are able to take, which would be harder to do in my country.