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Lila, age 5
Physical/General
Expected Characteristics
Preschool children are extremely
active (Snowman, 49) At 5 years,
a child should be able to swing and
climb, use toilet on their own, use a
fork and spoon and sometimes a
table knife (CDC, 2014) From
Ellsworth: Child usually has good
control over toileting and
elimination but has accidents and
can get confused about the origin or
body needs associated with gas,
stomach aches, constipation
(Ellsworth, 1999)
(R) Emotional
Kindergarten children are aware of
and can, to some extent, regulate
their emotions (Snowman, 51) at
five years children can Show
concern and sympathy for others
(CDC, 2014)
Intellectual/Cognitiv
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Social/Psychosocial
Moral