| Your
Child From 2� to 3� Years |
From
Terrific Twos to Delightful Threes:
The Most Important Developmental Achievements |
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| SOCIAL |
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COGNITIVE |
| Typically
Can: |
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Typically
Can: |
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Join in
associative play with a group of peers |
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Sort objects by
colour and size |
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Show empathy if
not overwhelmed |
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Classify objects
by purpose (e.g., to play with, to wear) |
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Complete toilet
training |
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Name one or more
colours |
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Enjoy being in a
play group |
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Count 3 objects |
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Say name and part
of address |
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Understand time
intervals better (e.g., today, tomorrow, yesterday) |
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Differentiate
boys and girls |
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Understand cause
and effect |
| Emerging
Skills: |
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Emerging
Skills: |
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Share toys |
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Count up to 10
and understand number concepts up to 3 |
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Cooperate in
putting toys away |
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Use increasing
number of pronouns and prepositions with understanding |
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Take turns |
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Understand
"It's time to" |
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Play games with
simple rules |
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| LANGUAGE |
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EMOTIONAL |
| Typically
Can: |
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Typically
Can: |
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Use a vocabulary
of about 900 words |
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See things from
another person's perspective |
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Use language to
get what is wanted |
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Control
aggression and tantrums at least part of the time |
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Use language to
express feelings |
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Less upset by
limits and disciplines |
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Respond to simple
instructions |
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Understand and
follow simple rules |
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Use plurals and
personal pronouns "I", "you", "me" |
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Be settled after
nightmares more easily |
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Repeat 3 numbers |
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Sleep through
night |
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Use 5 word
sentences |
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Repeat a few
rhymes and songs |
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Name pictures of
familiar things in picture book |
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| Emerging
Skills: |
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Emerging
Skills: |
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Ask
"what", "where", "who" questions |
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Be much more
even-tempered and cooperative with parents |
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Use parts of
speech correctly |
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Keep room and
toys in order |
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Play with words
in silly rhymes |
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Continually grow
in independence and self-esteem |
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Use new and
unfamiliar words |
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Expand pretend
play into rich, connected themes |
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Use pretend play
to gain control of frustrating and frightening experiences |
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Play out adult
roles in play |
| GROSS MOTOR |
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FINE MOTOR |
| Typically
Can: |
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Typically
Can: |
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Run 50 feet in
under 10 seconds |
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Copy a circle
from a drawing |
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Climb on jungle
gym and other equipment |
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Build a tower of
9 blocks |
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Kick a ball |
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Place round,
square, and triangular block in a form board |
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With hand held,
jump from height of 8 inches |
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Complete easy
puzzle |
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Stand on one foot
with momentary balance |
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Copy bridge of
blocks from model |
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Throw a small
ball |
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Get up form
squatting position without help |
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| Emerging
Skills: |
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Emerging
Skills: |
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Do standing broad
jump for 12 inches |
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Handle scissors
and cut out |
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Jump off ground
with two-footed jump |
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Copy a cross |
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Hop on one foot
for a few steps |
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Pull up zipper
but cannot do buttons |
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Use pedals to
ride tricycle and steer to avoid obstacles |
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Screw lids on
jars |
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Catch a large
ball with arms extended |
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Carry liquids in
cup |
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Skip six times
imitating another person |
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Put on shoes but
not tie laces |
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
FOR YOU & YOUR CHILD:
Building
and creative activities are loved by children whether with blocks or cardboard
boxes. You and your child can have a building centre with a variety of building materials
including blocks, boxes and cardboard. Messy play is fun too with water, clay, mud or
sand. Other activities include making and creating things with his/her hands. Scissors,
crayons and paints and paper are important tools for the preschool child!
Making a family album with a page for each member of the
family can be fun. Attach pictures of events or their favourite food, colour or activity
to each page.
Matching and naming pictures can reinforce faces, colours,
shapes, sizes and feelings. Finding the same picture and naming it helps the child begin
to put objects into different classes and enhances the beginning of abstract thinking.
Active games such as climbing, jumping, and swinging. are a
natural for children. Take advantage of nearby parks and safe areas where children can run
around.
Reading activities shared by you and your child provide a
chance to enjoy familiar and new stories. This is also a chance to introduce new words.
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