Four-year-olds believe they can do anything! They are bold and daring; ready to take on the world. They love to learn new things, play with new toys, and enjoy new experiences. Four-year-olds love many things, but they also dislike many things, and they will be quick to tell you their preferences!
Improve your teaching by noting how you might shape your teaching according to a four-year-old’s characteristics.
- They love to talk, so make time for talking and listening.
- They like silly, rhyming words, so use word plays, rhymes, and fun words.
- They enjoy anything new, so introduce new books, games, and activities.
- They change interest rapidly, so plan many short activities.
- They don’t require perfection, so accept artwork and crafts “as is.”
- They like to test behavioral boundaries, so be firm and consistent.
- They enjoy group play, so use group games and activities.
- They prefer certain friends, so allow natural choice of partners.
- They love to exaggerate, so accept this tendency and downplay its importance.
- They love to move, so include actions songs, exercise, and marching.
