Body Movement Intelligence at 5 Years

Large Muscles:

Five year olds can control their bodies better now. Most can learn to skip. They like movement and dance games. With practice they can throw and catch a medium size ball. They still like to ride trikes. Some are learning to ride two-wheelers.

Tape Walking:

Make a line on the floor with masking tape. Cut tape to change directions. Go through a few rooms, in and out of doors. Have your child walk on the tape putting one foot in front of the other, keeping his balance.

Small Muscles:

You can usually tell if your 5 year old is left or right handed. Do not try to change your child. You can get left handed scissors. Some 5 year olds can tie their shoes. Most can button, and zip.

Coloring books can limit your child's creativity. Make sure your child has plenty of blank paper to color.