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3 years

LANGUAGE:
Recognizes own name in written form and can identify two or more letters in name.
Gives information about self when asked, including name, age, and sex.
Asks questions frequently which begin with "What?" "Who?" and "Where?"
Knows several simple nursery rhymes, can recite a few, and even sings some on occasion.
Talks to self, usually about recent events or favorite make-believe characters.
Carries on a conversation with adults and peers and can be understood even by a stranger.
Enjoys talking on the telephone to a familiar person.
Uses grammar in unconventional manner and speech contains some sound substitutions.
Uses personal pronouns ("I" "me" "mine") as well as some plurals and prepositions.
Counts by rote up to 10 but has no awareness of quantity beyond two or three.
MOTOR (Fine):
Holds pencil with fingers in proper position near the point between the first two fingers and thumb.
Copies at least two simple geometric figures, such as a circle or cross.
Draws a person though the legs may protrude downward directly from the head or the arms may be drawn in place of the ears.
Paints with a crayon or brush, usually covering a whole page, but the picture may not be named until after completion.
Cuts paper with a scissors but may not yet be able to cut along a straight line.
Strings beads on a shoelace.
Completes simple puzzles which have five or six pieces.
Builds a tower with six or more blocks.
Opens a door by turning the doorknob.
MOTOR (Gross):
Walks smoothly forward, backward, or sideways, sometimes swinging arms in adult fashion.
Runs with better control and can now change speed or direction.
Jumps upward or forward, clearing floor by a few inches.
Climbs up and down stairs independently by putting both feet on each step. Can climb stairs with alternating feet if someone holds his hand.
Hops forward on preferred foot two or more times but can stand still on one foot only momentarily.
Walks on a straight line without falling off line.
Pedals a tricycle and steers it around corners and obstacles.
Climbs up the ladder of a slide or other play equipment but may still want a helping hand at the bottom of a high slide.
Kicks a rolling ball, making contact successfully only about three out of five times.
Throws a ball in a specific direction with one hand and may step forward onto the foot on throwing side.
Catches a large ball with both arms if thrown from less than 6 feet.
SELF-HELP SKILLS:
Can dress and undress self, especially with shirt or coat that opens in front and with pants and underpants-but still needs help with sweaters, small buttons, or other fasteners.
Washes and dries hands and face.
Brushes teeth but needs help putting toothpaste on brush.
Puts shoes on correct feet but needs help with shoelaces.
Wipes own running nose with a tissue.
Eats at table with fork and spoon.
Uses napkin to wipe mouth or hands during mealtime.
Shows awareness of danger by staying away from hot stove or electrical outlet.
Shows some awareness of the meaning of money.
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Starting to have special friends.
Enjoys having another child at home to play with.
Learning to take turns in games.
Learning to share and cooperate, even asking permission to play with a toy being used by another child.
Says "please" and "thank you" at appropriate times.
Plays make-believe games with other children.
Shows greater awareness of people's names.
Repeats phrases other people have used.
Demonstrates affection appropriately toward adults and other children.
Recognizes feelings of others such as joy, sadness, or anger.
Chooses a favorite television show by operating television controls independently.

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