Children Five Years Old - Information for Families

By 5 Years Old

I Can:

• Help me understand and follow a few simple "rules"
• Read, read, read to me
• Point out words and familiar symbols for me to name
• Sort and count all kinds of household things with me
• Talk about things that are "in, out, on, under, and behind"
• Let me help plan activities and events
• Catch me being good and encourage all of the good things I do

My Family Can:

• Pay attention to me when I’m talking and add a little "new information
• Let me dress myself but help with buttons and zippers
• Understand that I still might have nighttime "accidents"
• Give me opportunities to play with other children my age
• Help me understand about how others have "feelings"
• Let me help you with things the grown ups do
• Give me crayons and markers so that I can practice "drawing"

Health and Safety:

• I still need to ride in the back seat with seat belt buckled
• Help me learn my full name and address
• Talk to me about our fire plan at home
• I need 9 or 10 hours of sleep at night
• I like plain and simple food with balanced meals
• I need milk, juice, and water rather than pop or tea
• I’ll need all my immunizations up to date to start school
• Continue my "well-child" check-ups with my