Make-believe play fills your preschooler’s days, and the first true friendships begin to develop as social skills improve. You’ll find ideas here to help your four-year-old exercise problem-solving skills, get the most out of imaginative play, and even meet new physical challenges.
With a longer attention span, a new activity can keep him engaged for extended periods
She can learn to swim, skate, dance, ski and bounce on a trampoline
He can explain something that happened when you weren't there
She begins to grasp that people have different experiences and feelings than she does
As coordination improves, he can use the monkey bars at the playground, walk along a curb, and dodge when he's chased
She is starting to add details to her drawings
He may print his name on his artwork
Her gait is more grown-up
Toys that encourage creative expression
Clip-on Doodle Pro™
Kid-Tough™ Doodler Classic with 4 Stampers
Help your baby learn more:
Show interest in your child's creations. If you can, stop what you're doing and check it out when he says, "Hey, Mom! Look what I made!" or "Watch this dance I made up!" Set aside special time when you can focus on your child. Ask her to demonstrate her work, and praise her abilities.
Encourage self-expression.. Can he explain why he's created a certain drawing or video? Or why she thinks her music sounds a certain way? Encourage talking about ideas and feelings.
Capture memories. Let your child take photos to document experiences. Help add special effects or a fun digital border.
Music, please. Make sure your child is exposed to music and art. Take a trip to a gallery or sculpture park, attend plays and concerts just for kids.
Outdoor Sports
Grow With Me™ 1,2,3 InLine Skates™
Grow to Pro® Golf
Barbie™ Grow With Me™ 1,2,3 Roller Skates™
Help your baby learn more:
Show interest in your child's creations. If you can, stop what you're doing and check it out when he says, "Hey, Mom! Look what I made!" or "Watch this dance I made up!" Set aside special time when you can focus on your child. Ask her to demonstrate her work, and praise her abilities.
Encourage self-expression.. Can he explain why he's created a certain drawing or video? Or why she thinks her music sounds a certain way? Encourage talking about ideas and feelings.
Capture memories. Let your child take photos to document experiences. Help add special effects or a fun digital border.
Music, please. Make sure your child is exposed to music and art. Take a trip to a gallery or sculpture park, attend plays and concerts just for kids.
Children develop at their own pace and reach milestones at different times. The highlights mentioned in this website are approximate guidelines only. If you have any questions about your child's development, consult your healthcare provider.
Box Car
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A simple box can turn a child into a creative genius who can learn to do wonderful things with his mind and body!
Materials
Large box about half the size of your child
Scissors or X-acto knife
Duct tape
Washable markers, crayons, paint, stickers, decals, fringe, and other decorative materials
Book about cars and trucks
Instructions
Read a book about cars and trucks together and study the pictures.
Cut the top and bottom off a large box, leaving the sides intact.
Use duct tape to cover any rough edges and to reinforce corners, if needed.
Help your child decorate the outside of the box to look like a car or truck using felt-tip pens, paint, stickers, and so on.
When the car is finished, let your child take a drive around the house or yard.
For added fun, set up roads by laying down rope as a guide, and set up stop signs along the route.
Safety
Use caution with the scissors or X-acto knife with your child close by.
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