*I am interested in the meaning of words and often ask for a definition.  I enjoy being read longer, more detailed stores and poems.  When I am playing or working on a project, I have a greater attention span.  I am beginning to understand rules and am better at waiting for my turn.  I am a great collector of rocks, bottle caps, butterflies, etc.

*When few exceptions, speech is like that of adult.

*Recognizes geometric shapes.
*Knows days of the week.
*Understands "less," "more," "bigger," "little."
*Names five or more colors.
*Counts ten objects.

*Cuts smoothly around circle.
*Has good posture.
*Beginning to copy first name.
*Pencil or crayon grasped from the middle.
*Can tie knots.
*Copies a square.

*Drawings begin to show planning and understanding of space.
*Dresses self independently except for tying shoes.
*Uses preferred hand most frequently.
*Can draw a human figure showing body parts.

*50% successful at throwing and catching a ball from eight feet away.
*Can jump over a barrier.
*Hops on one foot.
*Runs almost as smoothly as an adult.
*Skips on alternate feet.