Special Education

Preschool Special Education Services

Age 4 developmental checklist

By age four your child should be able to:

		Stand on one foot for a few seconds without falling.
		Catch and throw a ball.
		Cut with scissors.
		Hold crayons with fingers not fist.
		Ask "how" and "why" questions.
		Answer questions like: "What do you do when you are hungry? "
		Speak in sentences of about 5 words.
		Recognize and name 3 or 4 colors.
		Enjoy playing with other children.
		Dress themselves completely (with help on pullover shirts and sweaters).
		Count to 5.

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