3 years

• Runs easily.
• String 4 to 5 beads.
• Balances and drinks from a cup without spilling.
• Jumps from stairs.
• Cuts straight with scissors.
• Copies a circle.
• Draws a person with few body parts.

• Repeats three numbers.
• Still engages in fantasy play.
• Builds tower of blocks or stacks several objects.

• Vocabulary of builds.
• Talks in short sentences of about 9 words.
• Asks many questions.
• Repeats common rhymes.
• Speaks clearly and is understood by non-family members.

• Less negative.
• More friendly.
• Begins to understand taking turns and sharing.
• Begins to learn meaning of simple rules.
• Shows many emotions.
• Parallel play with other children.

Help your child count, name and compare things. Make simple toys for your child Sample toys: objects of different colors and shapes to sort, stick or chalk board, puzzles etc.

Encourage your child to talk and answer your child's questions. Teach your child stories, songs and games. Talk about pictures or books. Sample toy: book with pictures.

• Give your child affection and show your love.
• Praise your child for trying to learn new skills.
• Be aware of your child's interests and respond to them.

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