As a 5-year-old boy I weight 17.6 kg and measure 109 cm tall. I am a social butterfly, love hanging out with my friends, and know the name of every single person in my school. I have a very good memory, by the way. I am very articulate, and my communication is normally very sophisticated for a boy my age (mom and dad say I speak like an old man!). I use long, complex sentences, such as: "by the time I turn 10, I will have seen 10 million trucks", or "there is another Gabriel on the deck, which is actually a reflection of myself on the patio door", etc. I am a very determined, strong-willed little boy, who gets distracted very easily, and as such, every morning mom and I struggle to get going. hahahaha (Apparently I drive her crazy!). I love playing with my cars, trucks, dinosaurs, super heroes, bike, and my latest gift, my trampoline (I LOVE my trampoline!). I also love (unfortunately) my tablet, but I can only use a couple of hours at a time on the weekends, unless mom and dad need an e-sitter (aka electronic baby sitter. lol). I am also a very curious little boy, and enjoy learning about planets, machines, animals, sciences in general. The other day I asked how is urine produced and how it comes out. So off to an anatomy lesson we went!
As I grow older, I seem to have a great sense of humor, and can be quite funny at times. I am actually hilarious. However, I am very sensitive, and do not like being made fun of. So this gets complicated when I am being funny, and my parents laugh at me, and I get upset. I am not very cuddly, but I absolutely LOVE being carried and kissed by my parents.
A little check-list of my milestones:
From Webmed:
Most children this age begin to develop greater independence, self-control, and creativity. They are content to play with their toys for longer periods of time, are eager to try new things, and when they get frustrated, are better able to express their emotions.
Although children grow and develop at their own pace, your child will likely achieve most of the following developmental milestones before he or she turns 6 years old.
4- to 5-Year-Old Development: Language and Cognitive Milestones
Your curious and inquisitive child is better able to carry on a conversation. In addition, your child's vocabulary is growing -- as is his or her thought process. Not only is your child able to answer simple questions easily and logically, but he or she should be able to express feelings better.
Most children at this age enjoy singing, rhyming, and making up words. They are energetic, silly, and, at times, rowdy and obnoxious.
Other language and cognitive milestones your child may achieve in the coming year include being able to:
- Speak clearly using more complex sentences: yes
- Count ten or more objects: yes
- Correctly name at least four colors and three shapes: yes
- Recognize some letters and possibly write his or her name: yes (no problem here! I write very neatly now)
- Better understand the concept of time and the order of daily activities, like breakfast in the morning, lunch in the afternoon, and dinner at night: yes
- Have a greater attention span: yes
- Follow two- to three-part commands. For example, "Put your book away, brush your teeth, and then get in bed.": yes
- Recognize familiar word signs, such as "STOP": yes
- Know his or her address and phone number, if taught: oops... have never been taught
4- to 5-Year-Old Development: Movement Milestones and Hand and Finger Skills
Children learn through play, and that is what your 4- to 5-year-old should be doing. At this age, your child should be running, hopping, throwing and kicking balls, climbing, and swinging with ease.
Other movement milestones and hand and finger skills your child may achieve in the coming year include being able to:
- Stand on one foot for more than 9 seconds: hum... I have never tried that. I bet I can
- Do a somersault and hop: yes
- Walk up and down stairs without help: yes
- Walk forward and backwards easily: yes
- Peddle a tricycle: yes
- Copy a triangle, circle, square, and other shapes: yes
- Draw a person with a body: yes (my drawings have really improved lately)
- Stack 10 or more blocks: yes
- Use a fork and spoon: yes, though I prefer to eat with my hands
- Dress and undress, brush teeth, and take care of other personal needs without much help: yes, when I want to.
4- to 5-Year-Old Development: Emotional and Social Development
Your self-centered child is now figuring out that it is not always about him or her. At this age, children are starting to understand about other people's feelings. Your 4- to 5-year-old should be better able to work through conflicts and control his or her emotions.
Emotional and social development milestones your child may achieve at this age include:
- Enjoys playing with other children and pleasing his or her friends: yes, though I still feel like I am the centre of the universe. hahahah
- Shares and takes turns, at least most of the time: hum... yes, but don't enjoy it.
- Understands and obeys rules; however, your 4- to 5-year-old will still be demanding and uncooperative at times: yes, when I want. hahahaha
- Is becoming more independent: yes, when it is convenient
- Expresses anger verbally, rather than physically (most of the time): absolutely; I have been saying things like: this is not fair, how can you dare to this to me, etc.
