Children in this age group start to share, take turns, follow rules and play fairly, but are still predominantly self-centered in their thinking. Kids enjoy socially interacting with other children and playing pretend. Because it can sometimes be difficult for preschool-aged children to differentiate between reality and fantasy, the How Kids Develop website recommends parents closely monitor and supervise their children's consumption of film, television and game media. As she progresses through this age group, she becomes increasingly independent and wanting to do more things for herself.
During this stage of development children learn colors, shapes, letters and how to count. According to MayoClinic.com, between the ages of 3 and 5 children's conceptual skills are becoming increasingly sophisticated, allowing them to understand similarities and differences, differentiate between the times of day and sequential order. At around 3 years old he begins asking "why" questions. At age 4 he is learning to follow three-part instructions and is increasingly able to identify the emotional repercussions of certain situations.
Most children will have of vocabulary of between 250 and 500 words, and by 5 years of age she should begin using compound and complex sentences. According to pediatric website Healthy Children, between the ages of 3 and 4 children begin telling stories speaking clearly enough to be understood by strangers. By age 5, she knows how to say her full name and address, and how to correctly use pronouns, prepositions and future tense in speech.
Kids are learning to eat, dress and go to the toilet by themselves. He becomes more coordinated during these years, learning to catch, throw and kick a ball, build a block tower, balance on one foot, pedal a tricycle, negotiate stairs and do basic household chores. Between ages 3 and 5, his fine motor skills also improve, allowing him to draw geometric shapes and stick people, brush his teeth, use scissors and write some letters.