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4-5 years: preschooler development
Suitable for 4-5 years
Key points
- At 4-5 years, children express many emotions, make new friends and play make-believe games.
- Preschoolers also enjoy numbers, tall stories and physical activity.
- Activities that are good for development include reading, creative play, indoor and outdoor play, turn-taking games and cooking.
- Speak with your GP or child and family health nurse if you’re concerned about your child’s development or if you need support.
- Organisation:
- Raising Children Network
- Topic:
- Children's health, Parenting
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- February 2024
- Last reviewed:
- August 2024
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