Social and Emotional	Show more independence from parents and family. Start to think about the future. Understand more about his or her place in the world. Pay more attention to friendships and teamwork. Want to be liked and accepted by friends.
Language/Communication	Understands more complex grammar and vocabulary
Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)	Show rapid development of mental skills. Learn better ways to describe experiences and talk about thoughts and feelings. Have less focus on one’s self and more concern for others.
Movement/Physical Development	Rides a 2-wheel bicycle Skips Plays jump rope Walks on a straight line