Milestones for 3 years

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What most children do at this age:  3 years

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Self-Care Skills
·Uses a fork
·Washes hand
·Potty trained for daytime
·Undresses self

Communication Skills
·3-5 word sentences
·Copies adults and friends
·Asks “why” questions
·Carries on conversations
·Tells age/show with fingers
·Speech is clearer
·Tells short stories
·Follows directions

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Social and Play Skills
·Shows affection for friends
·Takes turns
·Shows concern for a crying friend
·Shows a wide range of emotions
·Separates easily from mom and dad
·May get upset with changes in routine
·Sorts/matches colors and shapes

Fine Motor Skills
·Completes simple 3-5 piece puzzle
·Stacks 5 to 7 blocks
·Imitates a circle and lines 
·Snips with safety scissors
·Strings beads

Gross Motor Skills
·Stands on one foot briefly
·Catches a large ball
·Throws a ball
·Jumps with 2 feet
·Rides a tricycle
·Imitates simple body movements
·Rough and tumble play

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Contact us for a screening or evaluation if your child:​

·Doesn’t bring hands to mouth
·Doesn’t respond to loud sounds
·Can’t hold head up when pushing up when on tummy

·Doesn’t smile at people
·Doesn’t watch things as they move
·Doesn't properly latch onto bottle or breast when feeding

​Information on milestones compiled from:  TheraNotes by Belinda Anderson; Peabody Developmental Motor Scales Second Edition, Pediatric Therapy Partners website, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

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