K4 and K5 Child Development Standards: Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standard (WMELS)

• vary greatly in height and weight
• have increased motor activity; may appear restless even when seated
• have a short attention span
• coordination is not yet fully developed
• fine motor skills continue to develop; cutting is a skill that still needs practice
• reading skills are emerging
• enjoy boisterous play
• enjoy dress-up, fantasy stories, and puppet plays
• show-and-tell is often a favorite activity
• typically get along well with all classmates
• begin to understand rules, the concepts of winning and losing, and working together
• have difficulty losing; often will walk away from a team game and pout when losing; often view the teacher as always right
• often play best with friends in pairs rather than in large groups