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Milestones for 5-Year-Olds

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Overview

Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence from one developmental milestone to the next. But each child grows and gains skills at their own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another area, such as sensory and motor development.

Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development.

Physical growth and development

Most children by age 5:

Go to www.cdc.gov/growthcharts to see the high and low percentiles for normal weight and growth.

Thinking and reasoning (cognitive development)

Most children by age 5:

Emotional and social development

Most children by age 5:

Language development

Most children by age 5:

Sensory and motor development

Most children by age 5:

By age 5, most children can use their hands and fingers (fine motor skills) to:


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Current as of: October 24, 2023

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