At the age of 4 years, a boy or a girl already take that physical and mental step29 that mark a great evolution in its development. They are more independent and many of them have already learned to earn your little responsibilities at the beginning of school. Their body has also gained strength and they know that this gives them more independence, in addition they already know that they are beginning to be part of their growth and they begin to feel a little older.
Although it may not seem like it, 4-year-olds already they start their stage of feelings, they imagine with more intensity and their character begins to be marked. At this age they already have enough resources to be able to comment on their emotions and therefore the tantrums should subside.
How is the mental development of a 4-year-old child
Children they are already beginning to express themselves clearly and their way of commenting or explaining things already gives us a clear sign of how they are developing. Their life gives way to curiosity and they will constantly ask questions.
At school they learn what written language is, how are the letters and what are their sounds. Some will only learn to write their own name by recognizing how a word is composed. In its evolution They will recognize numbers and can count to ten. In objects they will recognize how they are shapes and colors and they will know how to position -up-, -down-, -outside- and -in. They perfectly learn to know the name of the months and the seasons.
They are more aware of speak independently, they know how to focus much more on a topic of interest. The theme of fantasy is still in your head, but you already know how to separate it from reality. He understands the concepts "equal" and "different", and when they begin to draw people on paper, they draw up to 4 parts of the body.
They have a greater capacity for memorization and they are already starting to play board games and cards. They also know how to tell movies or stories that they have seen and even at school they learn to recite little poems.
Physical and psycho-motor development
4-year-olds learn to have better reflexes and His gross motor skills begin to make great strides: Walk lighter, jump and jump harder and hold up to two seconds on your feet.
They already start to grip the ball harder and his reflexes are capable of catching a bouncing ball. The games they play with friends take on much more prominence and are capable of play competitive games.
In his fine motor skills already can write capital letters because he knows how to hold a pen much better to write. His hand-eye coordination is much improved and he is capable of hold very small parts, handle and fit them. You will also learn to do puzzles of your age without difficulty.
Food and sociability of a 4-year-old
The diet should be as balanced and healthy as possible. They already have to start eat the same dishes that everyone eats at home, without having to cook separate dishes for them. If so far this has not been done, they will have to start getting used to it little by little.
If children are reluctant to eat and it is difficult for them to introduce new foods, it will be necessary to a series of flavors and textures on the table for them to choose their choice. Do not force them or rush them, but rather present food as an option to choose and without giving it importance. It really works a lot better that way. By not feeling pressured, the choice to eat is made easier for them. In addition, the boy or the girl already they know how to eat with total independence, using utensils easily, cutting food and even mashing it easily.
The socialization of children it starts at school, They already make groups of friends and the toys are gradually being shared. But do not forget that many times they also want to play alone and you have to respect when they do not want to share toys. They also enjoy playing heroes, moms, dads ... play other characters, So they love costumes.
In conclusion, children are still little people who they need the greatest love and respect. By reaching the age of four they have grown older, but not too old to treat them for what they are not. We have to keep going time with them, play and share love and laughter, because they are still small children.