Two Years
* Able to run.
* Walks up / down stairs using alternate feet.
* Says atleast 50 words.
* Sometimes uses 2-3 word sentences- such as more juice.
* Points to and names familiar objects in a book.
* Kicks / throwa large ball.
* Turns pages (two or threee at a time).
* Imitates housework.
* Asks for items by name.
* Names some body parts
Three Years
* Knows his / her sex.
*Dresses self except for buttoning.
* Can follow two commands of on, under, or behind (i.e., stand on the rug).
* Knows most body parts
* jumps lifting both feet off ground
* Can build tower with nine blocks.
*Makes circular motion (pencil, crayon, fingerpaint).
* Walks up and down stairs.
*Stands momentairly on one foot.
*Rides tricycle.
*Feeds self.
*Turns doorknob and faucets.
* Plays by self or next to other children.
*Likes to make things out of clay, sand and mud.
*Verbalizes toilet needs.
*Can repeat 2 numbers in a row.
*Say rhymes and jingles from TV and from stories.
*Uses three word sentences such as "Want moree milk". Asks questions: "Whats that?" or "Where's Daddy?"
*Can rote count to five.
*Names familiar animals.
Four Years
*Begins to take turns and sharing of own toys.
*Plays "make believe"
*Counts out three dolls, chains, etc...
*Uses 5-6 word sentences
*Dress and undress all by self
*Buttons and zips clothing.
*Can wash hands and face without help.
*Can copy a circle and cross.
*Can stand on one foot.
*Snips with scissors.
*Hops in place.
*Can somersault.
*Throws ball over head, catches a bounced ball.
*Points to six basic colores and names some of them.
*Can answer questions about self.
*Tells you what we did yesterday and what we're going to do
tomorrow.
7 Ways to Raise a Responsible Child
1) Teach your child to be self-sufficient.
2) Give your chores to do at home.
3) Teach your child about the value of money.
4) Communicate with your child's teachers.
5) Expose your child to bills, checks, and bank accounts.
6) Coach your child on resourcefulness.
7) Don't make excuses for your child.
This page was last updated on: 5/24/2008
