What You As a Single Parent Should Know About Your Child From Age 2 to 5
What You As a Single Parent Should Know About Your Child From Age 2 to 5
Raising children as a single parent while handling all your other responsibilities can be quite demanding and stressful. Nevertheless, because you love your children and want only the best for them, an understanding and appreciation of developmental milestones can be quite useful as you carry on your parenting. Children develop at their own pace, so it is impossible to tell exactly when your child would learn a given skill. However, with these developmental milestones you will have a general idea of what you can expect as your child gets older, but don't be concerned your child takes a slightly different course.
While developmental milestones encompasses such skills as the following: gross motor, communication, self-help, fine motor, cognitive, and socio-emotional, the focus of this article is on the communicative, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills of children specifically aged 2 to 5.
By the end of his second year, communicatively, your child should be able to use 2 to 4 word sentences; follow simple instructions; and repeat words overheard in conversation. Cognitively, he should be able to begin sorting by shapes and colors; engage in make-believe play; and find objects hidden under two or three covers. And, socio-emotionally, he should be able to imitate the behavior of others, especially adults and older children; is more aware of himself as separate from others; and is more excited about the company of other children.
By the end of his third year, communicatively, he should be able to understand most sentences; use four to five word sentences; and say his name, age, and sex. Cognitively, he should be able to complete puzzles with 3 or 4 pieces; play make-believe with animals and people; sort objects by shape or color; and make mechanical toys work. And socio-emotionally, he should be able to imitate adults and playmates; take turns in games; and understand the concept of "mine" and "his/hers".
By the end of his fourth year, communicatively, he should be able to speak in sentences of 5 to 6 words; speak clearly enough for strangers to understand; and tell stories. Cognitively, he should be able to correctly name some colors, recall parts of a story; and understand the concept of counting and may know a few numbers. Socio-emotionally, he should be able to dress and undress, cooperate with other children, and show interest in new experiences.
By the end of his fifth year, communicatively, he should be able to tell longer stories, say his name and address, and speak sentences of more than five words. Cognitively, he should be able to count ten or more objects; correctly name at least four colors; and, better understand the concept of time. And, socio-emotionally, he should be able to sing, dance and act; be more likely to agree to rules; and show more independence.
As stated earlier, each child develops at their own pace and reflects their own unique characteristics and developmental milestones. However, learning about the characteristics and milestones can help you to know what to anticipate from your own children or from those with whom you work. PARENTS/CARERS are you struggling to talk and communicate with your child or teenager? The Benefits of Junior Golf for Children and Teens Toy Trading, the newest trend for Kids! The Importance Of Child Life Insurance Cold pools Suck for swimming lessons for kids! Learn to Swim in a warm pool! Do You Really Have an "Inner Child?" - The Little Prince Series Life insurance for a child? Things you should know Children Need P90x Workout Summer Fun with Boy Shorts Swimwear Art lessons for children greatly enhances your childrens creative abilities Horseback Riding For Children - How Quickly Will They Learn? Thermal Underwear for your child's protection Choosing The Best Tutor For Your Child