Friendships are the most important thing in life for many people. Contact with peers becomes more intense during kindergarten and preschool years, leading to the formation of first friendships. Children aged 4 to 6 have even more developmental tasks to tackle. This book provides a clear and informative overview of the development of preschool-aged children. Typical developmental tasks are described according to functional areas and explained with numerous examples: the development of motor skills, perception, attention, language, social behavior, etc. The book also addresses education and support in this age group, as well as the early detection of developmental delays.