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| Definition | The developmental milestones record - 5 years refers to the skills and physiologic growth markers regarded as having particular relevance for 5 year-old children. |
| Alternative Names | Normal childhood growth milestones - 5 years; Childhood growth milestones - 5 years; Growth milestones for children - 5 years |
| Information | Physical and motor: First permanent teeth may begin to erupt although the majority of children do not get their first permanent teeth until age 6 Increased coordination Skip, jump, and skate with good balance Able to maintain balance while standing on one foot with eyes closed Able to tie own shoelaces Increased skill with simple tools and writing utensils Sensory and cognitive: Vocabulary has increased to over 2100 words Readily composes sentences of 6 to 8 words Can compose sentences with all parts of speech Able to identify the names of coins Knows the names of the primary colors and may know the names of many more Questions are less superficial, addressing meaning and purpose Increasingly responsible Decreased aggressiveness Some fears from earlier childhood are disappearing Able to accept the validity of others view and perspective, but may not understand it Increased mathematical skill Does not hesitate to question others, including parents There is a strong identification with the parent of the same sex Play: Encourage and provide the necessary space for physical activity Instruct the child how to participate in and learn the rules of sporting activities The child should be encouraged to play with other children in the area to help develop their socialization skills Encourage creative play READ TOGETHER monitor both the time and content of television viewing Expose the child to different stimuli by visiting to local areas of interest |
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