The introductory text reads, Every child can do more with each passing year. These examples detail what one child
might be expected to accomplish from ages¬2 to 6. But each child is unique, and much depends on culture,
practice, and maturity.
An illustration showing the silhouettes of boys and girls labels their Average Height
in Inches from 2 to 6 years along with text and photos mentioning the Skills.
Age: 2 years; Average Height:
boys (34.1 inches), girls (33.5 inches); Skills: Run without falling, Climb out of crib, Walk up stairs, Feed self
with spoon, Draw spirals; A photo shows a toddler using both hands and feet to climb up the stairs.
Age: 3
years; Average Height: boys (37.5 inches), girls (37 inches); Skills: Kick and throw a ball, Jump with both feet,
Pedal a tricycle, Copy simple shapes, Walk down stairs, Climb ladders; A photo shows a kid climbing a ladder.
Age: 4 years; Average Height: boys (40.5 inches), girls (40 inches); Skills: Catch a beach ball, Use scissors, Hop
on either foot, Feed self with fork, Dress self, Copy most letters, Pour juice without spilling, Brush teeth; A
photo shows a girl brushing her teeth.
Age: 5 years; Average Height: boys (43 inches), girls (42.5 inches);
Skills: Skip and gallop in rhythm, Clap, bang, sing in rhythm, Copy difficult shapes and letters, Climb trees, jump
over things, Use a knife to cut, Wash face, comb hair; A photo shows a boy cutting a strawberry with a knife on a
cutting board.
Age: 6 years; Average Height: boys (45.5 inches), girls (45 inches); Skills: Draw and paint
recognizable images, Write simple words, Read a page of print, Tie shoes, Catch a small ball; A photo shows a girl
tying her shoes.