Sometimes children's development is uneven. For example, while physically a child may look older than other children who are the same age, he or she may lag behind peers in social skills. They also are generally healthy and have lots of energy. A leader should plan times for group games and other recreational activities. With increased small motor coordination, children can participate in more complex arts and crafts projects.
Children gain a sense of independence from their increasing physical abilities.
Developing new physical skills adds to a child's self-esteem. They are beginning to develop new memory skills. They begin to think more intuitively and develop hunches about things. During this developmental stage, children begin to improve their language abilities. Their vocabulary increases and they're able to express ideas and manipulate words.