Child Development: 2-3 years
Complete Guide 0 to 6 years
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS 24 Months
- Runs without falling
- Walks up stairs 3 steps using step-to gait (placing both feet on 1 step) without holding on
- Walks down stairs 3 steps with 1 hand on rail using step-to gait (placing both feet on 1 step)
- Throws tennis ball underhand 3ft while standing
- Throws tennis ball 3-5 feet in direction of target
- Jumps up 2 inches from floor with both feet
- Jumps from bottom step, may lead with 1 foot
FINE MOTOR/SELF-HELP/PLAY SKILLS
- Imitates horizontal stroke
- Imitates 3-block train
- Snips with scissors
- Holds crayon with thumb and fingers
- Washes hands
- Holds spoon in fingers — palm up
- Pulls pants down with assistance
- Displays shyness in outside situations
- Engages best in peer interaction with one older child, not a sibling
- Initiates own play, but needs supervision to carry out ideas
- Dramatizes using a doll
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS 30 Months
- Imitates one foot standing 1 second
- Walks on tiptoes 5 steps and maintains balance
- Throws tennis ball overhead 7 feet by moving arm upward and back
- Jumps down 8-10 inches with both feet without losing balance
FINE MOTOR/SELF-HELP/PLAY SKILLS
- Places six pegs in a pegboard
- Builds an 8-block tower
- Cuts across a piece of paper
- Imitates a circle
- Uses a fork
- Dresses self with assistance
- Insists on doing things independently
- Resists change; difficulties with transitions
- Takes pride in achievements
- Participates in circle games; plays interactive games
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS 3 Years Old-
- Jumps down 14-24” elevation with 2-footed take-off and landing
- Jumps forward 24” with 2-footed take-off and landing
- Walks up stairs while placing 1 foot on each step (alternating gait) 4 steps without holding on
- Peddles tricycle short distances
- Makes sharp turns around corners when running
- Avoids obstacles in path
- Imitates one foot standing 1-5 seconds
- Catches ball with hands and arms extended
- Climbs jungle gyms and ladders
- Kicks ball 6 feet
FINE MOTOR/SELF-HELP/PLAY SKILLS
- Imitates a cross
- Puts together simple puzzles
- Cuts along a line
- Builds 9-10 block tower
- Self-feeds with spoon, some spilling
- Puts shoes/socks on
- Brushes own hair
- Plays with another child
- Shares toys with another
- Stays in group during activity