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24 to 36 Months
What I may do:
ü Copy your words and actions.
ü Be able to say my age.
ü Show an interest in using the toilet.
ü Match objects by shape and color.
ü Talk to myself to practice new words.
ü Ask "Why?" a lot.
ü Have many tantrums because I am frustrated.
ü Use three-word sentences like "Mommy hold me!"
ü Say about 50-300 words and have better pronunciation.
ü Walk up and down stairs using one foot (instead of both feet) for each stair.
ü Like to use one hand more than the other.
ü Be able to open doors.
ü Show an interest in other children.
ü Know if I am a boy or girl.

How you can help my development:
ü Give me four-piece puzzles and musical instruments to play with.
ü Watch me to see what I like and do not like. I may refuse many foods.
ü Sing the alphabet song and read books with colors and shapes.
ü Ask me about things that happened in the past like "Who gave you that toy?"
ü Read to me.
ü Ask me questions when I play like "What are you doing?"
ü Kick and throw balls with me.
ü Give me beads (1 1/2" wide) to put on a string. Make sure I don't swallow them!
ü Give me opportunities to play with other children.
ü Keep objects you do not want me to touch away from my reach.
ü Help me do things by myself like buttoning.
3 to 4 Years
What I may do:
ü Draw a circle or square if you draw one first.
ü Confuse some words when I speak.
ü Be able to sing a simple song.
ü Use action words (verbs).
ü Pedal a tricycle.
ü Hop on one foot.
ü Be able to wash my hands.
ü Stack six objects on top of each other.
ü Be comfortable being apart from you.
ü Wait for my turn and share with others.
ü Be able to do many things by myself like brush my teeth, undress, and eat.

To help my development:
ü Encourage me to practice drawing.
ü Teach me new words and read to me.
ü Bounce and catch a large ball with me.
ü With new experiences, prepare me by telling me what to expect.
ü Try to keep a regular schedule for my playtimes, mealtimes, and bedtimes.
ü Offer choices to me so I can make some decisions.
ü Give me objects that I can match and count like blocks, cups, or plastic spoons.
4 to 5 Years
What I may do:
ü Be able to match objects by size.
ü Draw a face with eyes, a mouth, and a nose.
ü Learn to write the alphabet.
ü Know most colors.
ü Draw a triangle or diamond after you draw one first.
ü Speak in five-word sentences and tell stories.
ü Have trouble saying the f, l, r, s, v, or z sound.
ü Like to ask how, when, and where questions.
ü Jump.
ü Be able to take off m y clothes.
ü Walk a straight line.
ü Play with other children.

To help my development:
ü Sing songs that have body motions.
ü Teach me facts like my address, birth month, first/last names, parents’ names, and telephone number.
ü Help me write letters of the alphabet.
ü Teach me to wash and dry my hands.
ü Encourage me to do activities by myself and ask for help when I need it.
ü Let me plan activities with you.
ü Schedule both active and quiet playtimes.
ü Let me brush or comb my hair.

5 to 6 Years
What I may do:
ü Understand the difference between left and right.
ü Know books are read from left to right and top to bottom.
ü Count to 100.
ü Have trouble saying the l or th sound.
ü Write my name with some mistakes.
ü Catch a ball and jump rope.
ü Skip and climb well.
ü Ride a bicycle.
ü Have a lot of energy and enjoy moving around.
ü Be more sensitive to others' feelings.

To help my development:
ü Play games like "Follow the Leader" and "Simon Says."
ü Give me puzzles with 10-15 pieces.
ü Ask me questions that I can answer.
ü Give me picture books with simple sentences to look at and read.
ü Encourage me to use words about how I feel.
ü Let me answer the telephone sometimes.
ü Teach me to tie my shoelaces.
ü Give me objects that I can take apart and put back together.
ü Practice using scissors with me.
ü Let me dress myself.
ü Encourage and praise my efforts.