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Stages & Milestones for Ages 3-5

 

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The Guide to Preschool
by Shira Ackerman, MA
Review general curricula for preschool, what to expect for each subject and activities that can be done at home to support learning in the...
Preparing for Preschool
Whether your child attends school a few hours a week or several hours a day, there's much to do. Help make this transition as easy as...
Creative Development in 3-5 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Did you know most children's creativity will reach its peak before the age of six? Supporting your child’s creativity now will set the...
Academic Learning in 3-5 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Most 3- to 5-year-olds learn by hands-on interactions and, of course, by asking questions. Take a closer look.
Cognitive Development in 3-5 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
The preschool period is a time of rapid growth along a number of developmental measures, especially children’s thinking abilities, or...
3 to 4: Let's Get Messy!
Preschoolers learn about life through mucky, muddy, hands-on play.
When Good Kids Play the Bad Guy
Power play helps kids feel in control of their world.
3 Steps from Scribbling to Spelling
How art and writing develops, age by age.
Preschooler to the Rescue
Fantasy play helps 3s and 4s understand the real world.
Total Recall
Help your child learn more efficiently by understanding how his memory works.
Abstract Thinking Skills in Kindergarten
Understanding and boosting your kindergartner’s learning abilities.
How Children Explore Age-by-Age
Children are naturally curious about the world, and their powers of observation grow right along with them.
Preschool Problem-Solving
Preschoolers experiment with ideas to help them figure things out.
How Kids Learn to Concentrate
Learning to concentrate can depend on so many factors — age, stage, interest, and mood.

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