2. Physical Development Three-Year-Olds

3. Growth

4. Proportion Size relationship between different parts of the body. Size relationship between different parts of the body. Head, chest and abdomen about the same Head, chest and abdomen about the same Arms legs and trunk grow fast Arms legs and trunk grow fast Changes increase balance and motor skills Changes increase balance and motor skills http://www.jpbutler.com/images/sadie-standing.jpghttp://www.jpbutler.com/images/sadie-standing.jpg 11/12/07

5. Posture How straight the child stands How straight the child stands At 2 stands upright, but abdomen protrudes, head forward, arms and legs bent. At 2 stands upright, but abdomen protrudes, head forward, arms and legs bent. By 3 straighter and more upright By 3 straighter and more upright http://www.blackbeltexcellence.com/eStudio/03_Family_And_Friends/01_Family/2007- 05-06%20-%20Baby%20Justice%20-%20Spring%20Time/01-Walk_in_the_woods.jpg http://www.blackbeltexcellence.com/eStudio/03_Family_And_Friends/01_Family/2007- 05-06%20-%20Baby%20Justice%20-%20Spring%20Time/01-Walk_in_the_woods.jpg 11/12/07

6. Height and Weight Gain about ½ lb per month Gain about ½ lb per month 3 years – 3 years – –Girls: 37 ¼” and 31 ¼ lbs. –Boys : 38” and 32 ¼ lbs. 3 ½ years - 3 ½ years - –Girls: 39 ¼” and 34 lbs. –Boys: 39 ¼” and 34 ¼ lbs. http://www.bridges4kids.org/images/toddler-flowers.jpghttp://www.bridges4kids.org/images/toddler-flowers.jpg 11/12/07

7. Teeth Primary Teeth – baby teeth Primary Teeth – baby teeth 3 years – 20 teeth, full set 3 years – 20 teeth, full set http://stb.msn.com/i/F8/91A5A3EC64A9CA16D14BAB3C6BBFCE.jpghttp://stb.msn.com/i/F8/91A5A3EC64A9CA16D14BAB3C6BBFCE.jpg 11/12/07

8. Development

9. Small Motor Skills Ages 3 to 4 Undresses self, helps to dress self Undoes buttons on side or front of clothing Washes hands Feeds self Recognizes and draws a circle, draws a crude cross Scribbles Pours liquid from pitcher with some spills Begins to use scissors Strings large beads Does many puzzles by trial and error Builds tower of nine to ten blocks

10. Large Motor Skills 3 years Old Runs smoothly, turns sharp corners and stops suddenly Climbs stairs by alternating feet Balances on one foot for a few seconds Throws balls overhand, frequently catches a ball with arms fully extended Jumps off one step Jumps in place Pedals tricycle Pumps a swing http://rowena.typepad.com/the_ella_echo/images/first_tricycle_ride.JPGhttp://rowena.typepad.com/the_ella_echo/images/first_tricycle_ride.JPG 11/14/07