My little girl has only just turned 3 what kinda things should she be doing?
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I am an Early Years Teacher, and from my experience by the age of three most children should be singing and dancing to favourite songs, recognising her name and maybe writing her name (get her to trace over her name that you have written first by covering with tracing paper and then concentrate on each letter individually), not reading - but you could do letter recognition with her (name and sound). Really anything is good!! A huge thing that gets neglected is fine motor control - gripping small things effectively - so getting her to paint and draw is great to build this skill. Oh and most of all - read to her!! Discuss the books that you read as well - what part did she like, which characters did she like/dislike, and ask her questions that get her to recall the events of the story as well..
Most of all have fun!
Go to babycenter.com they have age by age what your child should be doing or trying to do.
first of all you should know that each child has her own clock.some do things earlier some don't.but it doesn"t mean anything.with 3 my kids were potty trained,talked fluently,and could memorize little songs.i started teaching them the ABC with an educational toy.they had a lot of fun.and soon they would know most letters,colors,and shapes.
All children develop at different rates. See how see gets on with identifying colours and recognising simple shapes. If it's too easy then start with something a bit trickier, like the alphabet. If it's too tricky then maybe colouring within the lines, or something simpler.
The following website is extremely informative about 3 year old development.
http://www.allthedaze.com/pdevelopment.h.
all children develop in their own time and you shouldnt compare you daughter to other 3 year olds, if she was premature it does take them a while to catch up. Try getting involved in more activities and do things with her and this will encourage her to join in. Dont worry she will develop and join in when she is ready.
all kids are different. my mates girl remembers songs and dance routines, can write her name, is very articulate, my son who is 2 months older is not so good with the above but is good at imaginative play and puzzles. if you are worried why not have a chat with your health visitor.
well by three she should at least be potty trained-- dry at night.
As for develeopement she will go at her own pace. If she's not seen to be talking and listening i would get her checked out. Role play is good like dressing up and pretending to talk on the telephone. As for motor neurone skills like writing etc these will come with time they are the hardest to grasp. Provided she can tackle the stairs on her own- is able to make conversation and can pick up a pen i wouldn't worry
Whatever she's up to. They all have their own pace and they all catch up with eachother by about seven or eight.
Just read the answer about potty training - my daughter was dry at night by two, but my son was still in Pull Ups at four. Don't let people scare you and don't compare your child with others. It all works out in the end.
i think its a little early to expect her to read and write but definately she should be trying to string a sentence together let her learn thru play are you singing with her or reading or even writing give her a pen and paper how can she learn if theres nothing for her to learn from have fun the more you encourage the more she will do it to please you
She should be doing as many different things as possible to stretch her mind, aid her learning and get her to be creative. It's best that she has a variety of toys and participates in activities to develop different strengths;
Logic - puzzles, treasure hunts
Creativity - colouring books, crayons, dressing - up clothes, play dough, building blocks
Literacy - bedtime stories, books or cards with words and pictures on, practising writing and recognising letters and simple words
Numeracy - play money, counting, times tables
Physical health - trampoline, swing, paddling pool, bike with stabilisers, swimming, dancing, trips to the park, family walks
Confidence - dancing, drama, singing
I think it's also important that she plays with other children to develop social skills.
is she still wet the be and ishe still in nappies if so train her she should be walking talking lrning how to spell h name and making loads of friends that she ell learn from not bad ones good ones by the way if she still nees training use pul ups or driynight dry night for night and pull ups for the day good luck
Every child is different, take it from me I have 6 and they all learnt things at different age's. Your little girl is her own person and she will learn different thing's at her own pace.Encourage her when she is playing with different things and when she asks a question answer it to an understanding that she can comprehend, be honest.
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