Each child is individual, there are no two identical children. However, in modern pediatrics, there are some basic knowledge and skills that should be available to children of different ages. 3 years is the time when the crumb became a bit more independent. To ensure that the favorite child does not lag behind, parents are interested in the norms of child development for 3 years. So what should a three-year-old be able to do?
Physical development of the child 3 years
By this age, boys can grow up to 92-99 cm, weigh 13.5-16 kg, the height of girls is 91-99 cm, and their weight - 13-16.5 kg.
At 3 years old the kid must be fluent in the coordination of the movement of the arms and legs, the body, keep the balance, namely:
- rise and descend the stairs with alternating legs;
- Keep balance when standing on one foot and walking on tiptoes;
- run;
- jump, jump off the step, threshold, jump over obstacles;
- pick up and throw objects.
Also, a child can ride himself on a tricycle, catch a ball, roll down a hill, climb on a ladder.
Mental development of a child in 3 years
Children of this age realize themselves as a person and therefore often say: "I will, I do not want!". They show obstinacy, disobedience, thereby demonstrating independence. Also to the peculiarities of children's development of 3 years is the desire to hear the praise and approval of others. Right now, the child is growing rapidly and recognizing the world around, absorbing everything new into itself as a sponge. In addition, the baby is characterized by the desire to play with other children, borrowing their toys. A crumb with pleasure fulfills assignments or role in the game, given to him by an adult.
Sensory development of children is increasing for 3 years. The kid should distinguish objects by external signs: shape, color, size, smell, taste. In addition, the child can identify a group of objects on a common basis, for example, a ball, watermelon - round. Kroha remembers the melody he likes and sings it when he hears it. Drawing and molding from plasticine are also one of the most favorite activities of a three-year-old child. Building a pyramid and towers from cubes is not difficult for him.
A special feature of the intellectual development of a child of 3 years is the improvement of speech. His vocabulary is about 300-500 words. He can name animals, plants, equipment, clothing, household items, body parts. The kid uses pronouns: "I", "you", "we". His sentences are simple - 3-6 words, and consist of a noun, a verb, an adjective and prepositions, conjunctions. For the development of the speech of a child of 3 years is characterized by the sound of their desires, the actions performed by simple phrases, the narration of light quatrains and small songs. The kid should easily describe the picture in 2-3 sentences. To the indicators of the development of the child for 3 years is also the interest in the cause-effect relationship. In other words, the kid becomes a "why": he constantly asks the questions "Why is it snowing? Why is the water wet? ", Etc.
Sanitary and hygienic skills of the child in 3 years
Thanks to the imitation and training of adults, the kid at this age should be able to:
- Dress and undress, take off your shoes, button up buttons;
- independently wash hands and face, brush your teeth, wipe yourself with your towel;
- correctly sit at the table, eat your own spoon and drink from a cup, wipe your lips with a napkin.
If your child does not have all the skills and abilities listed above, you should not get upset. After all, these norms are averaged, and each child is unique. Its development should correspond to most of these indicators. Over time, the crumb will surprise you and form you with your successes. But if your child has only a small part of the "skillful" compulsory for 3 years mastered, it is worthwhile to see a doctor, since a development gap is possible. The final verdict belongs to the specialist.