Social / Emotional

Children 48-60 months generally are able to do the following:

• Starts to show the ability to take turns and wait without support from an adult
• Talks about having friends and includes peers in play schemes 
• Stars to manage their impulses and delay gratification
• Changes their behavior based on the environment (e.g., library versus playground)
• Comforts others who are hurt or sad and like to help 
• Thinks through a problem to find a solution, understand right from wrong, and play cooperatively with other children