Our four-year-old’s have developed confidence, friendships, routine, and independence. Each child will have his or her own level of development in these areas. Our four-year old room balances the children’s need for independence with their continuing need for guidance and learning.
Emotional development is still growing strong. The children understand their own feelings and the feelings of others. Empathy is beginning to form. The children want to make their friends feel better with a hug or kind word, and it may happen spontaneously, and without any adult interaction. The children’s self-esteem is growing, and the children know how to express happiness or sadness and everything in between. Our teachers encourage and support the growth of these traits.
Cognitive skills are always being challenged. The children are ready for some higher-level of thinking such as prediction, sorting, and time. The teachers will continue to expose the children too many new concepts that they can explore. When they advance to kindergarten and these concepts are reintroduced, it will be familiar for the child.