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Age 5: What to Expect
Age-by-age guidance for the skills, changes, and everyday moments common at age 5.
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Age 5
Guidance for school readiness, independence, attention, friendship, problem-solving, and kindergarten confidence.
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Development & Communication
Understand the communication, physical, thinking, and social skills growing at age five.
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Play & Learning
Meaningful play that builds early reading, math, creativity, movement, and problem-solving.
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Behavior & Feelings
Support confidence, responsibility, friendships, flexible thinking, and emotional regulation.
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Everyday Routines
Strengthen morning, mealtime, bedtime, and school routines before kindergarten.
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Kindergarten Readiness
Prepare with confidence through social, emotional, learning, and self-help skills.
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