Physical, emotional and social development of 3-year-old children

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Physical, emotional and social development of
3-year-old children

• Submitted By - Salintha Gunasekara
• PalosVerdesMontessori_at_gmail.com
• [phone]

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If your toddler is almost 3 years old, you must
have noticed his growing attention span and
verbal skills. At this age, kids are normally
able to follow instructions and express their own
needs and thoughts using simple sentences. Once
your kids start going to preschool Torrance,
CA, you may experience some moments of meltdown
and tantrums. But all these will come in tandem
with silliness and creative spirit that will
bring plenty of joy.
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Physical Development

• The 3-year-olds not only growing in height and
  weight, but they are also fine-tuning their gross
  and fine motor skills. At this age, they will
  learn more about their body and how to control
  it.
• Key milestones
• Gross motor skill Normally, the 3-year-olds can
  walk in a line, balance on a low balance beam,
  skip or gallop, and walk backward. Most of them
  can pedal a tricycle, catch a large ball, and
  jump with two feet.
• Fine motor skills At this age, most of the kids
  know how to wash and dry their hands, dress
  themselves with less assistance, and can turn
  pages in a book. Most of the preschoolers start
  holding a writing instrument properly.
• Most importantly, at this stage, they become
  potty trained.

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• Emotional development
• Temper tantrums tend to peak around this age as
  they learn to deal with stressful situations.
  They may insist on independence but most of the
  time struggle to deal with frustration when
  allowed to try something on their own.
• Key milestones
• Most of the 3-year-olds start understanding
  emotions both their own and others.
• You may see them sharing and taking turns while
  playing with friends.

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• Social development
• In Child Care Torrance, CA, 3-year-old kids
  interact quite well with others. They start
  developing their social skills.
• Key milestones
• Shows empathy when somebody is hurt or upset.
  Sometimes they may comfort the person
• Hugs parents to show their affection.
• Please remember, every child is unique. So, your
  little one may reach these developmental
  milestones faster or slower. Be patient and enjoy
  seeing him grow in his way.

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Reference

• Preschool Torrance CA
• PalosVerdesMontessori_at_gmail.com
• [phone]
• Address 28451 Indian Peak Road, Palos Verdes
  Peninsula, CA 90274
• Now serving the cities of Rancho Palos
  Verdes,Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills,
  Rolling Hills Estates Torrance.

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Thank You