Milestones (5-6 years)
This is only a guide; your child may hit this milestones earlier or later than her peers. If you are worried about her development, contact your health professional.
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By Age 5
Most children:
- Have gained about 2 kg and grown 4 to 5 cm since turning four
- Can hop on one foot and possibly skip
- Can dress and undress themselves
- Know their address and phone number
- Know most letters of the alphabet
- Can count to 10
- Understand basic concepts of time
By Age 6
Most children:
- Show a significant increase in muscle mass and their bodies may appear lanky because of rapid growth
- Will be starting to replace their baby teeth with permanent ones
- Recognise some words by sight, and may attempt to sound out others
- Enjoy vigorous running, jumping, climbing and throwing
- Can tie their shoe laces
- Develop an increasing ability to concentrate and pay attention
- Talk a lot and love telling jokes and riddles
- Use language rather than tantrums or physical aggression to express displeasure
- May be increasingly fearful of the unknown like things in the dark, strange noises and animals