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your five-year-old on track? Below are some general development milestones
to help you understand your child's progress over the school year. Keep
in mind that every child is different and may not fit perfectly into this
framework.
Where They Are
The average five-year-old:
- Is
good, helpful, and conforming.
- Attempts only
things he/she knows he/she can do.
- Needs attention,
affection, and praise.
- Is energetic and
fidgety.
- Has a short attention
span.
- May show opposite
extremes of behavior.
- May become less
well-behaved as the school year progresses.
Where They're Going
School isn't just academics: Your child's teachers are also helping him/her
grow socially. At five-years-old, your child is learning to understand
him/herself. You can help by encouraging him/her as he/she:
- Develops a positive,
realistic self-image.
- Learns to respect
him/herself.
- Begins to understand
his/her own uniqueness.
- Gains awareness
of his/her feelings.
- Learns to express
feelings.
- Learns how to participate
in groups.
- Begins to learn
from his/her mistakes.
Brought
to you by the American School
Counselor Association 
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