How much should a 3 year old know?

Question

My daughter turned 3 years old in January.
She has been going to full time nursery for around 3 months.
My question is, how much should she know at this age?
In particular, Numbers, Alphabet, Colours and Shapes?
I am told she is making very good progress but that is by the "Teachers" themselves so they may be biased!!
How much did/do your children know at that age?
Also she was 6 weeks prem so would that have a bearing on it?

Answer 1

Ok, at age three, a your daughter should do:

Physical: 1. Advanced mobility and climbing skills.
2. Increased dexterity with small objects, puzzles.
3. Able to dress herself.

Mental: 1. Speaking in sentences.
2. Easily learns new words, places and people's names.
3. Anticipates routines.
4. Plays with toys in imaginative ways.
5. Attempts to sing in-time with songs.

Emotional: 1. Knows boys from girls.
2. Shows preferences, such as clothes and entertainment.

Remember, this is generic, and just because your little one doesn't handle one of this task, it means she is slow or something is bad, you are the best judge she will have. God bless you and your daughter.

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Answer 4

All kids are different. My son was born 11 weeks early, and is now 2 1/2, and I work with him at home until he starts pre-school next Fall and he already knows all of the primary colors and some others, can count to 5...sometimes to 8, can recongnize most of the letters and can read his name. I work with him for about 30 minutes to 1 hour total daily on these because he was a preemie and everyone was telling me when he was born that he would have to start school later than other kids his age.

Answer 5

all kids are different for instance my 2 nearly 3 yr old girl is a good chatter but hates colouring my boy when he was 3 nearly 4 could write his name no colours,numbers etc its wether the kid will learn some want to try a bit harder than others,i would not worry by what does and does not no and never compare as like said every child different,she will pick up or sail when the time is right for her.xx

Answer 6

All children are different, but I believe its important to teach them every opportunity you can get! My daughter is 2, will be 3 in Nov, and I stay home with her. She also has no brothers or sisters. She knows her first and last name, first names of all family members (like grandparents, aunts uncles cousins...), all body parts, name of the city she lives in, can count to about 13, knows some words in spanish thanks to Dora and Diego, and knows the names and characteristcs of most animals. She speaks very well, but does have trouble pronoucing some sounds, for example she makes an 'S' sound for the 'F' sound..."Fun" souds like "sun." She can say the alphabet with help and knows some colors. One thing to remember is to never underestimate your child or their capabilities. I learned this a few weeks ago when my daughter wanted to play on the computer. I tought she was too little and wouldnt understand what to do. Boy was I shocked to see her using he mouse to click on icons, move and drop them! As long as you are encouraging your child to try new things, praising them and loving them theyll be fine!

Answer 7

The teachers will follow the early years curiculum when teaching your child. It includes what they should be learning and how fast. If the teachers say your daughter is doing well then she's doing well. Why would they lie? If she needed extra help they would tell you! If you are that worried then why not ask for a meeting with her teachers to discuss your worries. Remember though, learning doesn't just happen at school.

Answer 8

All children are different. My daughter is in nursery and just a few weeks ago the teacher asked to se me and said she was slow with picking up her speech. She couldn't say certain letters and words. I started to worry a bit but now, she's saying all the things she couldn't say. It sometimes takes kids a little bit longer than others. I don't believe all this "average kid" stuff. No kid should be compared with another. My daughter knows how to count to ten and stuff but she doesn't know any letters yet.

Answer 9

Well it varies, but they usually know there colours, can count from 1 - 10. Some children will know what letter their name starts with.

But I shouldn't worry with all that. Children develop slow in some things and faster in others. At this age there is no need to worry.

just as long as they play as much as possible.

Answer 10

all children are different and I'm not sure what they are "supose" to know but my daughter was 3 in November and dose not go to daycare or preschool. She knows her full name, phone number, street, how to say her ABC's and reconzies ACMOPQRSYZ , she can count to 14, knows basic colors (blue, red, green, white, black, pink, yellow, orange and purple)and basic shapes(circle,square,triangle,and heart).
She can draw circles and lines and a simple person. She dose not make letters or color well.She dose some cutting also. Hope this gives you some help.