3-4 Years
I am 3
Did you notice I am always on the move. Sometimes I forget to sit still, keep my hands to myself, take turns, be patient, or keep quiet. I need movement, I need adventure, and I need to engage the world with my whole body.
Development Milestones at 3-4 Years
Personal Social
Is helpful, shares with others and takes turn, less rebellious.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Communication
Should understand 75% of what people say.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Problem Solving
Does simple puzzles, is becoming social, and wants to help with chores.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Social Emotional
Begins to tell stories, talks a lot about personal experiences.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Fine Motor
Eats without making a huge mess, gets dressed on their own.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Gross Motor
Catches objects, hops on one foot, swings, climbs, skips and jumps.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Be patient. A child's development isn't always a smooth journey. Find out more about when to be concerned and for more detailed developmental checklists please refer below:
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