Developmental Milestones for Your 3-Year Old

Remember that every child develops at a different pace.  So, not every child will be able to perform all of the following skills.  However, if your child or a child that you know is lacking in a great number of these developmental milestones, please contact your Regional Service Coordinator to arrange a free evaluation.
 

By 3 Years Old I Can: Jump up and down Begin to pedal a riding toy Throw a big ball and catch it Sort two objects that match Play with others and share toys sometimes Talk in short sentences and try to tell you what I'm feeling Ask what and why questions Play with an adult Undress myself Speak so that non-family members understand most of my words Try to use the potty, but may still have accidents Wash and dry my hands myself before a meal and after going potty I come when called from another room

To Help Me Develop and Keep Me Healthy, My Family Can:

• Help me put my toys away
• Play imitation action games like "Simon Says"
• Let me help with simple chores so I feel like a "big girl or boy"
• Model when to use please, thank you, and sorry
• Show me how to take off shoes, socks, and pants
• Talk to me about the things we are going to do or we have done during the day
• Offer me three meals with small portions; sometimes I don't eat much
• Offer me fruit and vegetables for snacks
• Assist me with daily tooth brushing and use a small amount of fluoride toothpaste
• Start me with regular Dentist check-ups