Social & Emotional

• Shows interested in new tasks and experiences with confidence
• Interacts with other children positively
• Engages in pretend play
• Takes care of own needs independently (dressing/undressing, cleaning up, washing/drying hands, and potty trained)
• Controls own feelings and behaviors, and asks for help when needed to resolve problems
• Follows rules and routines

Language

• Hears and understands most of what is said at home and in school
• Friends and relatives should understand your child's speech
• Pays attention to short stories and answers simple questions about it
• Tells detailed stories that stay on topic

• Encourage your child to play
• Practice independence in dressing, undressing, potty training, and small jobs around the house
• Allow no more than 2 hours of screen time per day (TV, video games, iPad/computer)
• Send your child to bed by 8 PM.
• Engage in conversation daily with your child about school, food, toys, and friends.
• Read daily with your child.
• Ask your child questions (who, what, when, where, why, and how)
• Be aware of your child's feelings and help them identify why they feel that way.