We are nearing the end of our milestone photo series with 4-year olds. Four year olds are often in preschool, communicating well with family and friends, dressing independently, and understanding concepts at a whole new level.
If you have missed the first 8 posts in our series, scroll to the bottom of this post for links to all the previous milestone photos to take of your kiddos. We start with newborns and will go all the way to 5-years old in next week’s final post. You can print ALL 100 milestone photos to take by clicking the image below!
1. Preschool or Pre-K First Days
“Big kid school” has been one of the most exciting times for my kiddos. They love getting their school supplies, their backpacks, and getting to feel like a real big kid.
2. Drawing a Picture of Him/Herself
I LOVE capturing photos of 4-year olds drawing a picture of themselves. First just a head and face that develops to including a body and limbs as they grow and develop.
3. Doing Motion Songs (Like Itsy Bitsy Spider)
Four-year-olds love singing and motion. Itsy Bitsy Spider, I’m a Little Teapot and The Wheels on the Bus are all big hits with preschool age.
4. Using Scissors, Painting or Art Projects
Preschoolers love art of all kinds! Markers, painting, crayons, cutting, watercolors, and play-dough are all the most fun for them as they learn.
5. First Sports
By age 4 or 5, many kids have the opportunity to play sports. Soccer, dance, t-ball and more are all options to start learning fundamentals and get out the boundless energy of a 4-year old.
6. Playing Board Games
First board games are usually meant for ages 3 and 4. My daughter, Kami, especially LOVED board games, and we played all the time. Such a fun bonding time!
7. Buckling Car Seat Alone
A milestone of independence, buckling the car seat “all by myself” sure does make preschoolers proud!
8 & 9. Buttoning Shirts and Zipping Coats Independently
The age of 4 is really about independence and all the things she can do on her own! Getting dressed? Yep! Buttons, snaps, zippers? No problem!
10. Writing Letters or Name
Finally, 4-years old (sometimes a bit sooner) is the age where kiddos start to write legible letters and start writing their name. So fun!
The Full Series
4-Years (This post!)
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