Psychological development of a preschooler
At this age, children feel confident in the company of unfamiliar people, if their parents are nearby. They are able to clearly answer questions and control their emotions.At 6 years old, a child should be able to hold firmlypenPhoto: Getty The child's psychological development determines how his relationships with classmates will develop. Teach your child to make concessions, seek compromises, avoid quarrels and fights, show sympathy and offer help. At this age, children have best friends.
What can a child do at home
Self-care skills will also come in handy at school.It is good if the child can independently monitor his hygiene, change clothes without the help of adults. You can develop a habit during play and simple tasks around the house. Let the child do what he can:
- lay on the table;
- made the bed;
- will heat the food;
- wipe away the dust.
There may be many such tasks, the main thing is to explain the degree of responsibility and support in aspirations. At this age, children like to be independent.
What should a preschooler draw and write?
At 6 years old, some children write well.Don't be upset if your little one is just learning to write. The main thing is that the child holds the pen correctly, draws straight or wavy lines, can shade an object, and draw simple figures:
- a circle;
- square;
- oval;
- rectangle;
- triangle.
The child should make pictures from these figures, draw people and animals.
What a child should know in math and reading
In the first grade, teachers evaluate what the child knows,what skills he has acquired during all this time. At the age of 6, it is not enough to count from 1 to 10 and back, the child must restore the number series, insert the missing digits. In addition, solve simple examples of addition and subtraction within 10 units. A preschooler can easily divide objects into equal parts, compare them by width, height, length, distinguish geometric shapes. By the age of 6, a preschooler should be able to read short sentences and understand their meaning. The child's speech should be developed and understandable. To increase vocabulary, play word games. To do this, name the letter, let the child choose as many words as possible in which it occurs at the beginning, end or middle. When preparing a child for school, pay attention not only to his mental abilities, but also develop social skills. Remember that all children are different, there is no need to compare your child with others.