5 Years

Five year olds really enjoy being creative and playing games of pretend with parents as well as with other children. For young children in this age group encourage games of pretend with fun puppets as well as with themed play sets. Pretending to play house, mailman, or farmer is a fun way for kids to learn about the lives of other people and more of the world outside their usual family life.

Arts and crafts are a great way to encourage your 5 year old to express themselves and show the world from their perspective. Painting and bead sets build creativity as well as dexterity while encouraging your child to observe the world around them more in-depth. Continue to read to your child everyday and explore the world together. Books such Little Einsteins make reading a real adventure for both boys and girls. These and other imaginative books will entice young readers with the desire to explore and learn about the world around them.

As your child readies to head to school, prepare them by teaching plenty about safety as well as how you expect them to behave when away from home.