3 Year Old Skills Language
Vocabulary ranging from 2000-4000 words Uses personal pronouns "I" "You" and "Me" Understands and answers Who, What Where, Why questions
Large Motor
Throws or bounces a 8-10 inch ball Jumps with both feet Hops on two feet Walks up stairs alternating feet Walks on tip toes
Fine Motor
Places pegs in peg board Draws a circle Strings large beads Holds crayons with fingers instead of fist
Self-help
Undresses without assistance but needs help getting dressed Unbuttons but needs assistance buttoning
Play and Social
Plays next to a peer Shows difficulty in turn taking Difficulty in sharing toys Needs adult assistance to resolve social conflict . | 4 Year Old Skills Language Vocabulary of 4000 to 6000 words
Speaks in 5-6 Word sentences
Retell a 4 or 5 step directive or the sequence in a story Can control volume of voice
Large Motor Stands on one foot for five seconds Coordinates movements to climb on a jungle gym. Jump rope or play games requiring quick reactions
Fine Motor
Uses small pegs in peg board Uses scissors Draws a person with 4-6 parts Patterns pegs and beads Self-help Dresses and undresses without assistance Brushes teeth Combs hair Laces shoes but cannot tie
Play and Social Engages in associative play but is showing cooperative play (give and take) Begins to understand turn taking Showing pleasure in having a friend | 5 Year Old Skills Language Vocabulary of 5000 to 8000 words
Uses more complex sentences
Recites simple poem and expressions from TV shows Shows growing speech fluency in expressing ideas Large Motor Walks on a two inch balance beam well Jumps rope Jumps over objects Walks backwards quickly Skips and runs with ease
Fine Motor
Builds 3 dimensional blocks structure Completes a 10-15 piece puzzle Draws a person Prints first name Copies shapes and simple pictures Self-help Zips coat Ties shoes Dresses quickly Buttons and snaps independently
Play and Social
Enjoys dramatic play with other children Fluent in turn taking Forms small group that may include or exclude peers Can follow requests and may or may not conform to game rules or procedures |
