Developmental milestones record – 4 years

May 13, 2021 Admin Off English,

The typical 4-year-old child will demonstrate certain physical and mental skills. These skills are called developmental milestones.

PHYSICAL AND MOTOR

During the fourth year, a child typically:

Gains weight at the rate of about 6 grams (less than one quarter of an ounce) per day
Weighs 40 pounds (18.14 kilograms) and is 40 inches (101.6 centimeters) tall
Has 20/20 vision
Sleeps 11 to 13 hours at night, most often without a daytime nap
Grows to a height that is double the birth length
Shows improved balance
Hops on one foot without losing balance
Throws a ball overhand with coordination
Can cut out a picture using scissors
May still wet the bed

The typical 4-year-old:

Has a vocabulary of more than 1,000 words
Easily puts together sentences of 4 or 5 words
Can use the past tense
Can count to 4
Will be curious and ask a lot of questions
May use words they do not fully understand
May begin using vulgar words
Learns and sings simple songs
Tries to be very independent
May show increased aggressive behavior
Talks about personal family matters to others
Commonly has imaginary playmates
Has an increased understanding of time
Is able to tell the difference between two objects, based on things like size and weight
Lacks moral concepts of right and wrong
Rebels if too much is expected of them

As the parent of a 4-year-old, you should:

Encourage and provide space for physical activity.
Show your child how to participate in and follow the rules of sporting activities.
Encourage play and sharing with other children.
Encourage creative play.
Teach your child to do small chores, such as setting the table.
Read together.
Limit screen time (television and other media) to 2 hours a day of quality programs.
Expose your child to different stimuli by visiting local areas of interest.