The adults in his world exclaim over this early example of body awareness.
Children have a natural impulse to be active.
If we spend five minutes with a four year old, we know this is true. This need for activity coupled with a growing awareness of the body can be the foundation for much of the learning in a four year old classroom. As one's motor capabilities develop, self-knowledge develops as well. The growing awareness of one's physical characteristics, gender, competence, and capabilities directly affects one's self-concept. When a child's self-concept is positive and sound, his interaction with others is positive, and his self confidence grows.