• Play simple board games so your child can learn how to follow rules and take turns. Engage in imaginary play with your child.
• Play 'going shopping', 'going to the hairdressers' or a doctors visit.
• Talk often about feelings: sad, happy, angry, and frustrated.
• Because your child loves routine let them know ahead of time when any changes will occur.
• Use descriptive words such as middle, top, above, or below.
• Encourage your child to count in a variety of situations: measuring cups when cooking, scales in bathroom, or using calculators.
• Create opportunities for your child to socialize with her peers.
• Have crayons, pencils and paper available for your child.
• Speak clearly to your child to assist in their language development.
• Try to answer the endless stream of questions which four year olds always have - simple answers are usually enough.
• Include your child in on planning for special events. This gives them time to practice how to plan and understand prioritizing.
• Occasionally point out words as you read to your child. This will show them that some words occur quite frequently and they will become familiar with them in sentences.
• Teach your child how to button and unbutton and encourage him/her to brush own hair and put away shoes and clothes.

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