Physical Development of the child at the age of 5 is tremendous. The child will now hop as many times as he or she wants. Similarly the child will also skip as per his or her wish. The child will now dress without help and will actually resist taking any ones help as he or she may love to do it himself or herself. The child is now becoming more and more physically independent. The chills will have good balance and smoother muscle action. The child will skate, ride wagon and scooter. The child will now prints simple letters, tie shoes. The girls small muscle development will be about 1 year ahead of boys.