What should a child know by the time they hit they 3rd Birthday?

Question

My daughter is almost 3 years old and i was wondering what are the skills she should already know. I think she's super smart for her age, but i was just wondering if theres like certain skills she should know by the time she turns 3.

Answer 1

Children are wildly different from one another. Our children were nursed on demand, which raises the iq, and not put in day care, (so our children didn't have toys as lovies or comforts, they had mommy) which improves cognitive ability. We also read like crazy to them.

So, our three year old knew the major characters of greek myth and what the represented. Yes, he knew colors, numbers, too. He understood how the US revolution took place, who George Washington was. He could recite limericks. He knew the ingredients for pancakes, the rules for chess, and how to play clue. Our neighbor of the same age was far too busy developing his muscles and coordination to get into booky things, and he's an ace athelete now.

If you treat your child's brain with respect, and teach him everything you know, there's no limit to what most kids to absorb. the fundamental thing in learning for a child under 5 is a close relationship with a nearly always available mommy. then, every child will be their best self

Answer 2

They should know how to hug and kiss and the meaning of happiness and sadness - that their love makes people happy and hitting or hurting can make people sad. They will have a 'special friend/object' (stuffed animal, blanket) that gives them comfort. They can do rudimentary tasks such as taking off their coat and shoes and be able to participate in family activities such as setting the table, cleaning up and getting ready to go. More important than ABC's or counting, is the confidence of being able to do things on their own and feeling a strong bond with those whom they love and who love them.

Answer 3

I don't remember details since my kid is a teenager now, but I do remember a friend always upset that her son couldn't do the things my son did. My son was 1 and 1/2 months older than hers, and every day can make a big difference in what they've learned at that age. Don't compare too much. Each is brilliant in their own way, in their own time. Enjoy every moment, the old adage that they grow up before you know it, is true!

Answer 4

Your daughter should be almost potty trained or on the verge of it. ABCs, maybe counting 1 to 10 and basic language.

Answer 5

well remember every child is developmentally different. just because there are certain things she "should know" by the age of 3 doesnt mean she does it just means she is developing at her own rate but this by no means, means that she is slow.

Answer 6

I ALSO HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD AND I THINK THAT HE IS TOO INTELLIGENT BUT I THINK THAT A THREE YEAR OLD SHOULD KNOW NUMBERS 1-15 AND ALSO KNOW THE ABC AND I ALSO THINK THAT A THREE YEAR OLD SHOULD KNOW HOW TO IDENTIFY THE ABC AND THE NUMBERS 1-15 AND RIGHT NOW I'M WORKING ON TIRING HIS SHOE WITH HIM I KNOW ITS A BIT EARLY BUT THE SOONER THE BETTER

Answer 7

Between Two and Three

Physical Milestones (Between Two and Three)

Ergometric Graphic Age 2.5 - 3 yrs. (male-female)

* 2-12 1/2 years respiration rate 20 to 26 respirations per minute
* 2-3 years pulse rate 93 ± 1.0
* 2-3 year blood pressure 95 ± 24 systolic, 61 ± 24 diastolic
* 2-3 year pulse 80-140, respiration 28-32
* 2-3 year temperature : 99.6F rectal, 98.6F oral, 97.4F axillary
* 2-3 year PaO2 85-100, PaCO2 35-45
* 2-3 1/2 years learns bladder control
* 24 months the average child should have 16 teeth
* 24 months the average child should weigh 28 lb. height 34 1/2 in.
* 2 years average female weight 26.4 lb. height 34 in.
* 2 years average male weight 28.6 lb. height 34 in.
* 2 years the circumference of the head should have increased to about 20 inches
* 2 years the circumference of the growing chest should be larger than that of the head
* 2 years the height is roughly half the total height the child will attain as an adult
* 2 years the percent of (male) adult value of thigh 37%, calf 42%, foot 52%, upperarm 40%, forearm 47%, hand 54%
* 2 years protruding abdomen less noticeable
* 2 years may be psychologically ready for toilet training
* 2 years may be bowel trained and may have daytime bladder control
* 2 years can run with better coordination, while the stance may remain wide
* 2 years can kick ball without loosing balance
* 2 years can pick up objects while standing without losing balance
* 2 years can build a tower of 6 to 7 cubes
* 2 years can browse through a book one page at a time
* 2 years able to turn a door knob
* 24-30 months posterior molars (4) [deciduous]
* 2 1/2 years the average child should have 20 teeth
* 30 months the average child should weigh 32 lb. height 36 in.
* 2 1/2 years average female weight 28.6 lb. height 351/2 in.
* 2 1/2 years average male weight 30.8 lb. height 35 1/2 in.
* 2 1/2 years has full set of baby teeth
* 2-3 years Lordosis and protuberant abdomen of toddler disappear
* 2-10 years 500-1000 ml/day urine production

Sensory and Cognitive Milestones (Between Two and Three)

* vision fully developed
* vocabulary has increased to about 300 words
* can organize phrases of 2 to 3 words
* able to communicate needs such as
* thirst,
* hunger, need to use the restroom
* increased
* attention span
* able to clothe self in simple apparel

Language Milestones (Between Two and Three)

* Identifies body parts
* Carries on 'conversation' with self and dolls
* Asks "what's that?" And "where's my?"
* Uses 2-word negative phrases such as "no want".
* Forms some plurals by adding "s"; book, books
* Has a 450 word vocabulary
* Gives first name, holds up fingers to tell age
* Combines nouns and verbs "mommy go"
* Understands simple time concepts: "last night", "tomorrow"
* Refers to self as "me" rather than by name
* Tries to get adult attention: "watch me"
* Likes to hear same story repeated
* May say "no" when means "yes"
* Talks to other children as well as adults
* Solves problems by talking instead of hitting or crying
* Answers "where" questions
* Names common pictures and things
* Uses short sentences like "me want more" or "me want cookie"
* Matches 3-4 colors, knows big and little

Social/Behavioral Milestones (Between Two and Three)

* 2 years Helps dress self. Less messy when eating. Turns down handle and opens door. Washes and dries hands.
* 2 ½ years Helps put things away. Domestic make believe play. Toilet trained during the day.



Between Three and Four

Physical Milestones

Ergometric Graphic Age4 yrs. (male-female)

* 3-4 years pulse rate 87 ± 0.7
* 3-4 year blood pressure 99 ± 23 systolic, 65 ± 19 diastolic
* 3-4 year pulse 80-120, respiration 24-28
* 3-4 year temperature : 99.6F rectal, 98.6F oral, 97.4F axillary
* 3-4 year PaO2 85-100, PaCO2 35-45
* 3 years the average child should weigh 33 lb. height 38 in.
* 3 years average female weight 30.8 lb. height 37 1/2 in.
* 3 years average male weight 33 lb. height 37 1/2 in.
* 3 years the percent of (male) adult value of thigh 44%, calf 47%, foot 58%, upperarm 47%, forearm 52%, hand 56%
* 3 years during the 3rd year there is usually a
* weight gain of about 6 pounds
* 3 years during the 3rd year there is usually a height gain of about 3 inches
* 3 years should have daytime control over bowel and bladder functions and may have nighttime control as well
* 3 years may stay dry all night
* 3 years able to ride three wheel toys such as a tricycle or Big Wheel
* 3 years bowing of legs disappears allowing improved balance and more skilled walking
* 3 years able to briefly balance on one foot
* 3 years may walk up the stairs with alternating feet
* 3 years can construct a block tower of 9 to 10 cubes
* 3 years can easily place small objects in a small opening
* 3 1/2 years the average child should weigh 35 lb. height 39 in.
* 3 1/2 years average female weight 33 lb. height 38 1/2 in.
* 3 1/2 years average male weight 35.2 lb. height 39 in.

Sensory and Cognitive Milestones

* 3 years able to completely clothe self, only requiring assistance with laces, buttons, and other fasteners in awkward places
* 3 years
* attention span increasing
* 3 years feeds self without difficulty
* 3 years able to prepare uncomplicated meals
* 3 years may experience an increase in imaginary fears
* 3 years realization of own self and that of others
* 3 years social encounters are acted out through play activities
* 3 years both thought and behavior are egocentric
* 3 years beginning to grasp the concept of time
* 3 years decrease in
* separation anxiety for short periods of time

Language Milestones

* Can tell a story
* Has a vocabulary of nearly 1000 words
* Has a sentence length of 4-5 words
* frequently asks questions
* speech is nearly constant regardless of the presence of an audience
* Names at least one color
* Understands "yesterday," "summer", "lunchtime", "tonight", "little-big"
* Begins to obey requests like "put the block under the chair"
* Knows his or her last name, name of street on which he/she lives and several nursery rhymes

Social/Behavioral Milestones

* 3 years Feeds self well. Drinks with help. Puts on socks. Likes to help mother (set table & clean). Sometimes shares things.