at 4 Years
| Characteristics | Things to do |
| Four year olds are learning the power of language. They try out swear words and “bathroom words.” They don’t always understand what these words mean. Try not to get too upset when your 4 year old uses bad language. That may make it worse. Just say, “I don't like to hear that word.” Or make up silly swear words. | Lotto games are picture matching games. They help with your child’s vocabulary and comprehension. You can make your own lotto game. Use stickers or pictures to make lotto games. (Wrapping paper is a good source for pictures that are duplicated.) Glue 6-8 different pictures to a big card. Glue 1 picture to each small card. Show her a small card and ask, “What's this?” Then have her find the match. |
| Four year olds like to play with language and make up funny words. They like to make up new words. Four year olds like to play with their voices. They like to yell or whisper. Four year olds still ask “Why?” a lot. Answering your child will help her learn. “I don’t know. Let's find out,” is a good lesson and the library is a good place to find answers. |