Perhaps the best period for early childhood is age 5. After leaving behind a difficult period such as the age of 2, 5 years is actually the golden age. This age, when children are more mature, aware of their responsibilities and trying to adapt to the environment, can be considered as an opportunity for families. If we appreciate the good behavior of a 5-year-old child and are consistent and determined about limits and rules, it is easier to get positive results for his development than at other ages.
WHEN WE EVALUATE IT IN TERMS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* A 5-year-old child, who is more social than other ages, can easily create games on his own and participate in many games. He can act on his own as part of a group and does not need guidance. He fulfills his duty while playing games with his friends and can also cooperate with others. His games have become richer and he can now adapt to games with rules.
*A 5-year-old child is very creative and the best environment in which he can develop his creativity is the game environment. While playing dramatic games with his friends, the child takes on various roles (mother, father, teacher, doctor) and emphasizes the details of these roles. In this process, it both improves creativity and reinforces the ability to cooperate.
*The selfishness of the self-confident 5-year-old child has now decreased. He is confident. He has left behind the period of discord and moodiness. As his empathy skills improve and he can express himself better, he can establish better social relationships. Convincing them is no longer as difficult as at other ages.
*Since this age child is aware of his responsibilities, he usually tries to complete the job he started without leaving it unfinished.
*5-year-old child gets embarrassed easily. That's why criticism against him should be made only in environments. At this age, where criticism is not easily accepted, children respond better to positive feedback (appreciation).
*As their self-confidence increases at this age, they begin to act independently of their family.
*The concept of gender is clear. 5-year-old children, who are aware of their own gender, can be curious and question their body and sexuality.
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
*They will be able to spend time with their peers. We can offer educational environments.
*We talked about the benefits of the game. We can also participate in his games and support his development in a positive way. We can play age-appropriate games together so that he can learn games with rules.
*We can reinforce his good/good behavior by paying attention to our criticisms and appreciating him more often.
*We can chat with him a lot during this period when he can express his feelings. .
*We can have short, age-appropriate conversations with him on topics he is curious about. We can answer the questions he asks us in a way that does not confuse him.
*We can give small responsibilities to our child, who enjoys taking responsibility, to reinforce these behaviors.
WHEN EVALUATED IN TERMS OF LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
5-year-old child He can now make complex and long sentences and speak fluently and quickly. In general, he can produce all sounds and his speech is understandable to everyone. Has no problem repeating what he hears. He can tell long stories. Children in this age group, whose language development is at a good level, can express themselves easily.
HOW DO WE SUPPORT THEIR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
*Regularly reading books helps them develop their vocabulary and also helps them acquire the habit of reading books. It also prepares the ground.
*Using words that are new to them and whose meaning they ask about in sentences after explaining them can be beneficial for their learning.
*Daily conversations also positively support their language development.
*While rhymes and riddles attract the attention of this age group, they are also beneficial for language development in terms of both pronunciation and vocabulary.
WHEN WE EVALUATE IT IN TERMS OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
*A 5-year-old child can learn some simple abstract concepts. He can understand concepts (dreams), but he still cannot think abstractly.
*His creativity is highly developed.
*His problem-solving skills are developed, he can offer you alternatives.
*He can now understand jokes. and can make jokes himself.
*He can understand the cause-effect relationship.
*He understands the concept of time better. Can count the days of the week.
*Knows objects.
*Recognizes and copies colors, numbers, geometric shapes.
*Can draw people. ir.
HOW DO WE SUPPORT THEIR COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
*As we continue our daily lives, we can do various activities, taking into account their cognitive development.
*While chatting, we understand the cause-effect relationship, time. We can emphasize the concept.
*We can support the development of his creativity by asking him to tell stories and playing dramatic games.
*We can support not only his language development but also his cognitive development by reading books.
*With jokes. We can create a basis for the development of the sense of humor.
WHEN WE EVALUATE THE PSYCHOMOTOR DEVELOPMENT
*The 5-year-old child is now more balanced and can move faster and more flexibly.
*On one leg. Can stand balance for a long time, walk on tiptoe, jump.
*Can walk on a line.
*Can dance to the rhythm of music.
*Can dress himself and fasten his buttons. .
*He can use a fork and spoon.
*He can hold a pencil better as his fine motor skills develop.
*He can paint without going beyond the line.
>WHEN WE EVALUATE IT IN TERMS OF SELF-CARE SKILLS
A 5-year-old child is now able to meet many of his needs on his own.
*He can meet his own toilet needs.
*He can wash his hands and face. He can brush his teeth.
*He can take a bath alone without help.
*He can choose his own clothes according to the weather.
*He can put on and take off his clothes and shoes.
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*He can fold the clothes he takes off.
*He can eat his food without help.
We can support him by providing him with an environment and opportunities to do his self-care skills on his own. In cases where they cannot do it, it is better to encourage them for the next try, rather than criticizing them.
It is up to you to make good use of this period and turn it into an opportunity for your child, who has left many difficult periods behind and turned 5. Wishing you to achieve good results with the right attitude and behavior…
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