at 5 Years
| Characteristics | Things to do |
| Five year olds have good language skills. They like to talk about lots of things. Five year olds understand a lot of words. They like to tell and hear stories, especially funny ones. | Have your child draw a picture. Say, “Tell me about your picture.” Write your child’s words down, just as she says them. Ask questions like, “What happened next?” if you need to. |