child development

In a typical four year old child, many social developments can be viewed. Four year old children are more independent of adults, but yet they seem to want attention from them, as well as peers. They begin to ask permission and they find that the like to have an adult nearby. A child at this age tends to find companionship with the same sex friends, yet best friends change often. During cooperative play they use …

…bad dreams and they imagine creatures. Children at the age of four start to express their feelings more. Robert has shown his emotions in many ways during my observations. On 3/7 Kate was teaching a lesson on "B" when Robert smiled and hopped uncontrollably. In another example on 4/11 in Melinda's gross motor lesson, Robert scratched his head in confusion wondering what to do. These are all examples of a four year old child expressing their emotions.