Physical Development and Health

Do You Hear What I Hear?
Be aware of the milestones of normal hearing development and the signs of hearing problems. Early treatment makes a big difference.

Eyes Right! Your Child’s Vision
Identifying vision problems can keep a child’s learning and development on track.

Physical Fitness for Preschool-Age Children
What types of physical skills should a child master by age 3, 4, and 5? Help children be active every day to promote physical fitness.

Social/Emotional Development

Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten is a big step. What do you have to do to prepare and what skills will children be expected to have when they arrive on the first day?

Children’s Social Competence Checklist
Preschool children are still forming their abilities in interacting with others. Are there areas in which he or she could use extra help?

Encouraging Child-to-Child Conversation
You can help preschoolers connect with each other and practice their conversation skills together.