Developmental Milestones Overview

At 4 years old, children reach significant developmental milestones in areas such as language, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Please click here to learn more about what your child should be engaged in at age 4.

Tips to Help your Child:

As your child’s first teacher, you can help his or her learning and brain development. Try these simple tips and activities in a safe way. Talk with your child’s doctor and teachers if you have questions or for more ideas on how to help your child’s development:

• Help your child be ready for new places and meeting new people. For example, you can read stories or role play (pretend play) to help him be comfortable.
• Read with your child. Ask him what’s happening in the story and what he thinks might happen next.
• Help your child learn about colors, shapes, and sizes. For example, ask the color, shapes, and size of things she sees during the day
  (CDC, 2023)
• https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-4yr.html