The pre-school child (2½–4½ years)

Abstract

The pre-school child should develop through the negative phase identified in toddlerhood to an obedient and co-operative person. He still has many limitations to his cognitive and behavioural abilities. Motor skills show increasing co-ordination and finesse. Vocabulary enlarges in both number of words and expression. The beginnings of writing skills can be observed and drawings take on a recognisable form.