5 years old

want to please friends;

want to be and behave like his/her friends;

agree with rules more easily;

take turns;

become more independent and confident;

develop self-control and creativity;

distinguish reality and make believe;

express angry verbally rather than physically;

sing, dance or act for you;

do simple chores at home, like cleaning the table after eating.

speak clearly;

tell a story using complete sentences ;

speak about the future;

say their names  and where they live;

tell a story that was heard or made up with at least two events;

answer simple questions about a book or a story after you read or tell it to him/her;

use and recognize simples rhymes (bat-cat).

draw a person with a more detailed body;

count to 10 or more;

understand better the rules of a game;

follow commands of 2 or 3 steps;

know about things that we use every day, like food and money;

like to listen to stories;

use words about time like today, tomorrow, yesterday, morning afternoon, evening, night;

pay attention for 5 to 10 minutes during activities (story time or arts and crafts);

name some letters when you point to them.

stand on one feet for longer;

identify the letters of his/her name;

like to use colored pencils, pens and markers;

copy their names in blocked letters;

button some buttons;

hop on one foot.