Developmental milestones record - 3 years
Alternative names:
childhood growth milestones - 3 years; growth milestones for children - 3 years; normal childhood growth milestones - 3 years
Information:
Definition:
Skills and physiologic growth markers regarded as having particular relevance for 3 year-old children.
Growth and development of a 3 year-old:
Physical and motor:- during the 3rd year there is usually a weight gain of about 6 pounds
- during the 3rd year there is usually a height gain of about 3 inches
- improved balance
- should have daytime control over bowel and bladder functions and may have nighttime control as well
- able to ride three wheel toys such as a tricycle or Big Wheel
- able to briefly balance on one foot
- may walk up the stairs with alternating feet
- can construct a block tower of 9 to 10 cubes
- can easily place small objects in a small opening
Sensory and cognitive:- vocabulary has increased to over 900 words
- easily composes sentences of 3 to 4 words
- frequently asks questions
- speech is nearly constant irregardless of an audience
- able to completely clothe self, only requiring assistance with laces, buttons, and other fasteners in awkward places
- attention span increasing
- feeds self without difficulty
- able to prepare uncomplicated meals
- may experience an increase in imaginary fears
- realization of own self and that of others
- social encounters are acted out through play activities
- both thought and behavior are egocentric
- beginning to grasp the concept of time
- decrease in separation anxiety for short periods of time
Play:- encourage and provide the necessary space for physical activity
- instruct the child how to participate in and learn the rules of sporting activities
- encourage play with other children in the area to help develop socialization skills
- encourage creative play
- read together
- monitor both the time and content of television viewing
- expose the child to different stimuli by visiting local areas of interest
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