This is the age when the age of questioning reaches its highest level. A 4-year-old child who tries to get to know his environment better and is curious and wants to learn new concepts (sexuality) uses the words "how, why, why" endlessly. While waiting for answers to your questions, it is best to give short, uncomplicated answers that can be easily understood. It is always necessary to be prepared for possible questions as we need to answer these questions that may come suddenly.
WHEN WE EVALUATE THEM IN TERMS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
*A 4-year-old child, whose self-confidence has started to increase, now shows independent behavior. begins.
*He wants to show his family and those around him that he can do things on his own and to make his own choices.
*He begins to understand the rules.
*Don't disobey him at this age. is its most distinctive feature.
*Although he cannot empathize yet, he gradually begins to understand the feelings of others.
*He asks a lot of questions and expects answers from you.
*He is now more plays more and longer games.
*He enjoys playing with his peers.
*The details in his games are gradually increasing.
*He now starts to play dramatic games and plays a role in his games. can do it.
*Shares more than other ages.
*Starts to learn to wait in line.
*May have fears such as being alone and darkness.
*The concepts of right/wrong are not yet fully established.
*Girls are more fond of the father, boys are more fond of the mother.
*The imagination world is quite active. Although he begins to distinguish between reality and imagination, he can sometimes confuse them.
*He may have imaginary friends.
*He tries to understand gender differences. Asks questions about the subject.
*They may not perceive the danger yet.
*They may lie from time to time.
WHEN WE EVALUATE THEM IN TERMS OF THEIR COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
* The concept of time gradually begins to be established.
*Knows the concepts of big/small.
*Knows the concepts of same/different.
*Knows primary colors.
*Can tell about recent events.
*Can notice similarities and differences.
*Can fulfill the instructions given to him (3-4) in order.
*Attention s� Their periods are short.
WHEN EVALUATED IN TERMS OF LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
*His speech is expected to be clear and understandable.
*It is expected that his childish expressions will gradually decrease in his speech.
*They may not be able to pronounce some letters correctly. (such as s, r)
*He can use pronouns appropriately.
*He often uses "why, why, how" questions in his speeches.
*He uses two words with because. can connect sentences together.
*Can tell short stories.
*Can sing children's songs by heart.
WHEN EVALUATED IN TERMS OF PSYCHO-MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
* Calmness has been replaced by activity.
*His coordination and balance are developing.
*He can throw objects at the target.
*He can move with music.
*They can run, jump (10cm), jump.
*Can do activities that require small muscle development. (cutting, tearing, gluing, squeezing)
*They can string the beads on a string.
WHEN WE EVALUATE THEM IN TERMS OF SELF-CARE SKILLS
*They can examine their sexual areas as they begin to become aware of their sexuality.
*Curiosity about the body of the opposite sex is quite high.
*They are expected to have acquired the toilet habit.
*While they can meet their toilet needs without help, they may also need help from time to time.
*They are expected to be able to control their toilet at night.
*He can feed on his own.
*He can put on his clothes.
*He may need help buttoning up his buttons.
*He can brush his teeth without help.
*It is important for the child to be able to sleep in his own room.
*A sense of privacy begins to form. It is important for the child not to see his/her parents naked.
*At this age when sexual identity is formed, children try to identify with their gender.
*If their clothing and toy choices are appropriate to their gender, we will help them in this period when they are trying to form the concept of gender.
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