4-year-old growth & development

Help your 4-year-old develop their confidence, skills, and sense of self as they prepare for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond with information and tips from our experts.

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Mother comforting an upset child
What to do when your child bites someone else
Helping your child process death
Child setting up their Plan Ahead Week Board from The Examiner Play Kit by Lovevery
Kindergarten readiness checklist: skills experts say to practice now
Discover the social, thinking, and academic skills your child needs to thrive in school —plus ways for them to practice now.
Children playing with the Wooden Modular Village & Pathways from The Connector Play Kit by Lovevery
Cooperative play: how young children build friendships 
Discover tips to support your child as they practice important friendship skills like navigating conflict and working toward a shared goal.
Child looking at a Show, Tell & Think Empathy Game card from The Examiner Play Kit by Lovevery
Teaching empathy: games, books, and activities for preschoolers
Research shows you can help your child recognize how other people think and feel so they learn to respond in more compassionate ways. 
Welcome to The Persister Play Kit by Lovevery
Welcome to The Persister Play Kit for 4-year olds
The setbacks and challenges that come with learning are frustrating. See how The Persister Play Kit offers helpful tips and activities on managing frustration and ways to extend learning.
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