Age 3
Age three is starting to be time when you will not have to deal with Miss Independent anymore and things should get easier many ways during the third year. Most three year-olds can be reasoned with and they will actually be willing to share their toys with other children and take turns while playing. They will also want to help you to get themselves dressed. Most children at age three are toilet trained during the day, although it is common for some occasional accidents while busy playing.  More...

Age 4
The child turns four and you are thinking how did he get to grow so fast. He was just born not too long ago. Ties to your four-year old are starting to loosen as your child develops more  independence and self-confidence. Before you know it, it will be time to start kindergarten. By this age 95% of children are bowel trained and 90% are dry in the daytime and 75% at night.  More...

Age 5
Now your child is five years old and is time to start gearing up for the "real" school. Your child changes from a little child who has been protected by mommy and daddy, to a kindergartner, with the demands of a new school and new expectations and challenges. Children this age need your approval, praise and encouragement. Your child wants to please you and wants you to be proud of their work so don't hesitate to tell them how proud you are of their efforts.  More...   

Guidelines for school readiness:

See our Getting Ready for School Section

If you are not sure whether your child is ready for kindergarten or not here are some signs that your child may show to tell you that you will not have anything to worry about. He is ready.

• Your child plays well with other children and takes turns, in other words have basic social skills

• Your child is able to follow directions

• He adjusts to simple rules regarding behavior and can manage in a group

• Feeds and dresses himself 

• Is able to separate from you for at least ½ day

Children ages 3-5, requirements in a nut shell:

• opportunities to develop their motor skills finer
  

• encouragement of language through a lot of talking, reading, singing
  

• activities that will develop a positive sense of accomplishment and mastery
  

• opportunities to learn cooperation, helping, sharing and social skills
  

• help and support with experimenting pre-writing and pre-reading skills
  

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