Developmental Checklist for 3 years old
A developmental checklist helps ensure that your child is developing normally and can identify any potential delays. It can also help you track your child’s progress and plan for their future.
1. Speech and language skills
By 3 years old, most children can say around 1,000 words and put two or three words together to make simple sentences. They should be able to follow simple commands and understand basic questions.
2. Gross motor skills
Gross motor skills are the large movements of the arms, legs, and trunk. By 3 years old, most children can walk up and down stairs without help, kick a ball, and climb.
3. Fine motor skills
Fine motor skills are the small movements of the hands and fingers. By 3 years old, most children can build towers of four or more blocks, turn pages in a book, and copy simple shapes.
4. Social and emotional skills
Social and emotional skills involve being able to interact with others and manage emotions. By 3 years old, most children can share toys with other children, take turns in games, and understand and follow simple rules. They may also start to show separation anxiety when away from caregivers.
5. Cognitive skills
Cognitive skills involve thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. By 3 years old, most children can remember and recall simple information, such as their name and address. They can also understand simple concepts, such as counting to three.