1. Ages and Stages 5-6 year olds Plays cooperatively with peers. Can share and take turns Identifies with own gender and ethnic group Often has “best friend” Likes to show off skills for adults Enjoys being a leader Identifies with parent likes to imitate them

2. Cognitive Development 5-6 year olds Dramatic play with attention to detail Increasing complex language skills Speaks clearly Able to draw pictures to represent things. Can sequence events Expresses ideas, asks questions, engages in discussion.

3. Physical Traits 5-6 year olds Coordination improving; learning many new skills Improved coordination in fingers… can use pencil, use fork and spoon, brush teeth Climbs, skips, hops, jumps…. Fine motor skills still may lag… important to encourage “art”

4. Implementation Lots of hands on activities. Skits and plays are exciting Drawing pictures of what they have learned is encouraged. Working in small groups is best. Helping them relate what they learned to their home life is important. (developing good habits)

5. Connecting to ERS May need to do more, shorter sessions Evaluate lessons with pictures, show of hands Send flyers home to help them apply lessons May need extra volunteers to help with activities