What should a nearly 3 yr old be doing now?

Question

My child is going to be 3 in April and I was just wondering what he should be able to do by now eg colours, shapes, drawing what? Ive looked in books and I cant find anything that says what he should be able to do. So I dont know what to teach him, should he be able to draw? or dress himself? any help would be very much appreciated.

Answer 1

This site is great for info on kids: http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/preschooler

Here's their page on development for 2-4 yr olds: http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/preschooler/pdevelopment/index

I let my kids play on educational web sites - they love it. Here's a whole tutorial I have written on helping them get the most out of computer time and a LOT of great kid friendly educational web sites: http://www.sonomamothersclub.org/kids_links.htm#online_games

My 3 yr old has taught herself how to read using StarFall.com and knows numbers to 30 pretty well and beyond that not so well, all colors (distinguishes primary and secondary, hot and cool colors), all shapes (the stop sign is an octagon she says). She may not be typical, but the point is the sky is the limit. Anything educational and engaging takes them down their own path. Just keep sticking that crayon or marker in his hand, give him the chance to zip the zip or put on his own hat, get his arms in the sleeves. My little thing is very bossy and wants to do everything herself...lol - but the more you show them, the more they want to know it seems.

Peace!

Answer 2

Firstly every child is different. Secondly your child might find it useful if you showed him/her how to do things like getting dressed.

At three years old your child should usually be able to talk, walk and feed themselves. They may still need help with a lot of things, like getting dressed, food cutting, drawing.

Try to educate your child as you go along, don't expect him/her to understand how to draw, just give them some paper and crayons and demonstrate, then suggest they do it. When you pick up a toy brick say, brick, draw a square on paper and say square, etc. describe colours when you are in the park, educate your child like you are playing a game.

Communicate and educate. A lot of learning your child does will be through you by describing what things are called and what colours they are etc.

I'm sure there must be lots of books in the library too why not ask the library attendant.

Have Fun

Answer 3

i find these sort of books cause so many problems for parent, what should a child be doing be age????

basicly if they can feed themselves, pritty well, walk well, talk and other people besides family can understand them then this is fine. i would just surgest that they can undress themselves, its a bit harder to dress yourself but its something to start with.

Also drawing is a good thing as when they get to school they'll be learning to write, try a bit of reading and buy a shape book as well, they should be able to recognise some basic shapes by then.

generally just start with a bit at a time, there is no must be able to's as each child is different.

Good luck.

Answer 4

31 and 32 months


• Recites own name
• Draws a circle • Puts on a T-shirt
• Balances on each foot for a second
• Recognizes ABCs
• Brushes teeth by herself • Uses two adjectives
• Draws a cross
• Points to objects described by use


33 and 34 months

• Names one color
• Names one friend
• Carries on a simple conversation
• Alternates feet going up and down stairs
• Uses prepositions (e.g., on, in, over)
• Speaks clearly most of the time (75 percent can be understood)
• Stacks eight blocks • Is toilet trained during the day
• Wiggles thumb
• Expresses a wide range of emotions
• Draws a stick figure



35 and 36 months

• Describes how two objects are used
• Uses three to four words in a sentence
• Names two actions (e.g., skipping, jumping) • Hops and skips
• Follows a two- or three-part command
• Separates fairly easily from parents
• Rides a tricycle • Balances on each foot for three seconds
• Gets dressed without help


Remember these are only guidelines and all children develop at their own pace.

Answer 5

"While it's uncommon for 3-year-olds to pay attention to coloring in the lines, the period between 2 and 3 is when scribbling generally becomes more deliberate, and children typically learn to draw (and recognize) circles. By age 3, many will be able to identify some colors.

Name and categorize. Two-year-olds commonly learn the names of five or more body parts, and are able to recite their own names (first and last) by the time they reach their third birthday. Sorting objects according to category and understanding descriptive categories like "big" and "little" or "soft" and "hard" are also typical accomplishments at this age.

Dress himself. While two-year-olds are usually able to undress themselves, and even help with the task of getting dressed, a year of practice usually results in a three-year-old's ability to dress himself (with the exception of more complex tasks such as buttoning)."

Here's my experience......My son turned 3 in September. He was able to name shapes (square, rectangle, triangle, and circle). He didn't know all his colors until probably December. We are just now working on him dressing himself, he still needs help putting shirts over his head.

Answer 6

I started a process with a child at work, she did not want to eat her lunch. So, we gave it an hour time frame and said "when the big hand is up here on the 2 your lunch will go away, so eat up". She ended up eating all her lunch up as she knew her lunch could be put away. Thats just one idea, it only really worked with this child because she wanted it, she was just acting like she didnt. So, once she had the two choices, eat or it goes away she chose the right one. I would also try going backwards a bit and giving her finger type foods which she doesnt need a spoon for, then gradually let her have the spoon when there is mashed vegies, perhaps even saying that you will spoon one turn and then its her turn. Making it a positive experience, eating needs to be positive or children get a negative look at foods and usually turn to the "sometimes" foods and throw tantrums over food. I would not seat her in a highchair either, she is no longer a baby and could sit at the table, make a special place for her at the table with a placemat with her name on it, so she feels like a big girl, maybe this will encourage her to start to want to show you how grown up she is. And, praise her, "Well done for sitting at the table" or "Wow! You ate almost all your vegies tonight!"

Answer 7

I made out cards with words on them that I got from the first books they learn to read at school. Then it was The Little Red Fox stories, I don't know what they are now. For instance I'd write fox, little, the, red and, to, on their own separate cards (or piece of paper) .......etc etc...i.e. in fact putting them together eventually they made up a sentence. By the time she was three and a half, she could read.
I used to do this for an hour each day whilst the baby was having an afternoon nap.

Answer 8

At 2 1/2 my daughter knows her shapes, colours and can count to 10

Answer 9

i think every child is different, there are books that say they should be doing things at a certain age but with my experience they will do it when they are ready...my son who is now 11 1/2 was dry through the night & out of nappies by 2 but,could build all sorts out of lego and kinnex by 4-5,brilliant at numbers but found it hard to read & write up until he was nearly 8,he is now average or above average in most of his subjects..so i wouldnt worry about what books/others say unless you or the school think theres a problem,you especially, you know your own child.

Answer 10

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