3 YEARS OLD curriculum

3yr old Skills and Concepts.pdf

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Moving - Physical or Motor Development

  • Climbs and runs well.
  • Walks up and down stairs, with one foot on each step.
  • Jumps with both feet and may hop on one foot.
  • Pedals tricycle or three-wheel bike.

 Talking - Communication and Language Development

  • Uses three-word sentences and carries on a conversation.
  • Talks clearly enough to usually be understood by strangers.
  • Follows two- or three-part instructions.
  • Says words like “I,” “me,” “you,” and “we” and uses some plurals.
  • Understands words such as “in,” “on” and “under.”
  • Says first name, age and gender.
  • Asks “why,” “where,” “what,” “when” and “how” questions.
  • Names a friend.

Interacting - Social and Emotional Development

  • Shows concern and affection for others without prompting.
  • Copies adults and friends (for example, runs when other children run).
  • Takes turns in games.
  • Separates easily from parents.
  • Shows a wide range of feelings.
  • Enjoys routines and may get upset with a major change.
  • Dresses and undresses self.
  • Enjoys helping with simple household tasks.

 Thinking - Cognitive Development

  • Does puzzles with three or four pieces.
  • Draws or copies a circle with crayon or pencil.
  • Plays make-believe with dolls, animals and people.
  • Uses imagination to create stories or play.
  • Matches and sorts objects by shape and color.
  • Works toys with buttons, levers and moving parts (for example, makes mechanical toys work).
  • Knows what “two” means.
  • Turns pages one at a time.
  • Knows common colors.
  • Screws and unscrews jar lids, and turns door handles.