Developmental Milestones

4 Years

Developmental milestones · what most children do by 4 years

Developmental milestones · what most children do by 4 years 4 Years

Around 4 years, children start to tell stories, follow more complex rules and play more independently. These are the skills most children can do at this age — explore each category and watch the milestone in action.

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4 Years

Developmental milestones · what most children do by 4 years 4 Years

Pretends to be something else during play (teacher, superhero, dog)

Asks to go play with children if none are around

Comforts others who are hurt or sad, like hugging a crying friend

Avoids danger, like not jumping from tall heights at the playground

Likes to be a helper

Changes behavior based on where he is (place of worship, library, playground)