Resources to answer your questions about your child's development.
In general, development happens in the same order in most children, but skills might evolve at different ages or times. Differences among children are usually nothing to worry about.
In the early years, your child’s main way of learning and developing is through play. It's a great relationship builder. Play helps children learn about who they are and where they fit in the world.
If you feel that something is not quite right with your child’s development, trust your instinct. See your family health nurse, GP or paediatrician.
Raising Children is an Australian parenting website supported by the Department of Social Services. It provides a list of key points explaining:
- what's happening with children at 4 to 5 years
- things to help parent a preschooler
- when to be concerned about your child's development.
Learn more about preschooler development at Raising Children.
The five key areas of learning
There are 5 keys areas of learning where parents and educators can play a part in helping preschoolers achieve developmental milestones as they transition to primary school:
Learn more about the 5 key areas of learning and their developmental milestones at StartingBlocks.gov.au.