 can learn athletic abilities like skating
swimming
PRE-SCHOOL 4-6 YEARS OLD
 slender , graceful, and agile
NUTRITION
 may reject vegetables
 focus on social aspects of eating
 older preschool can manage spoon and
fork
SLEEP
 afternoon nap is recommended as long
as it does not interfere with night sleep
30- 60 mins. or more
 sleep problems ; imaginative,
nightmares, night terrors, difficulty
setting down from busy day, night time
awakening
DENTAL HEALTH
 can use toothbrush ( twice a day)
GROSS MOTOR
 can hop, skip and run smoothly
 can catch a ball, skip on alternate feet,
jump rope
 can ride a trycicle
 can use stairs using alternate feet
FINE MOTOR
 improved ability to draw
 can copy a square and diamond
 can tie shoelaces, use scissors well, writes
her first name
SAFETY ISSUES
 less prone to accidents than toddlers
PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
 Phallic
 center of pleasure genitalia and
masturbation
 oedipus electra complex - boy
 penis envy - girl
 role identity
PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELPOMENT
 "INITIATIVE VS. GUILT"
 conscience begins to develop
 energetic, enthusiastic and intrusive DISCIPLINE
learner with active imagination
 begins to use simple reasoning  authority figures must apply discipline
fairly, firmly and consistently
FEARS  provide simple explanations
 the dark  time out is needed to relieve intense
 being left alone especially in bed feelings, regain control, and think about
 animals, paricularly large dogs his behavior
 ghost
 pain and people associated with painful
experience
 body mutilation

SOCIALIZATION

 promote regular interaction with peers

to help develop social skills

PLAY AND TOYS

 asscociative play,
need a contact with age mates
 imaginary playmates are common
 activites and games that promote
growth and motorskills; trycicle, wading
pools, sandboxes