• are physically active, but have less energy than three and four year olds • are physically active, but have less energy than three and four year olds
• are more mature in motor control; hop, skip, are more balanced and poised
• participate in energetic play
• build with blocks, have continued interest in puzzles
• have greater small muscle control in hands, enabling them to draw, cut
• usually have defined hand preference
• have increased ability in self-care
• are capable of sitting still for longer periods of time (10-15 minutes)