Thinking, Feeling and Doing

• I can learn, think, reason and solve simple problems.
• I can be very social with other people.
• I probably love to talk.
• I know how to play with other children and can share, take turns and do group activities.
• I like going on trips.
• I will probably change the way I act if I get a new brother or sister.
• I can be aggressive and might fight to get my own way sometimes.
• I can make jokes and laugh at funny things that other people say.
• I want to help with household chores.
• I don’t like going to bed.
• I can focus on a task and finish it.
• I like more complex stories.

Toilet Habits and Grooming

• I am probably toilet trained but I might pee in my bed at night.
• I can use the toilet without help, if my clothes are simple to undo.
• I can wash my hands and face, brush my teeth, comb my hair and wash my body in the bathtub.

Sleeping

• I need to sleep about 9 to 12 hours each night.
• I might not need to nap anymore.

Playing

• I like to play with other children and to make new friends.
• I like to go to the park, playground, play school and other places where I can meet other children.
• I like to play make-believe games.
• I like to sing, dance and act out short plays.
• I can do crafts with scissors, crayons, glue, clay, finger paints and other materials.
• I can pedal a tricycle.
• There are many toys made for children my age. I will probably tell you what type of toys I like.

Discipline

• Set up routines and rituals for meals, bedtime and other regular activities.
• I need limits and loving adult supervision.

Child Care

• If I need child care, talk to a community health nurse. She can tell you what to look for in a child care setting.

Eating

• I am growing more slowly and do not need to eat as much food as I ate when I was younger.
• I need to eat a variety of foods from the four main food groups: vegetables and fruits, milk products, grain products (including breads), and meat and meat alternates.
• I can use a fork and spoon and might be able to use a knife to feed myself.
• I will probably ask you for more snacks between meals. Some good snacks to give me are small servings of raw vegetables, fruit, cheese, whole grain muffins, plain crackers and yogurt.
• If you have any questions about how much food or the type of food I should eat, talk to our community health nurse.