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Last Updated: 15th May 2024

What should a 3-year-old know?

Key Milestones
They can ride a tricycle and catch a large ball. They can also jump with their two feet. Fine motor skills: Children can wash and dry their hands by age 3, and dress themselves with some assistance. Preschoolers are able to hold a writing tool with their fingers and not their fist.



The question is: What should a 3-year-old know?

Key Milestones

  • Gross motor skills: The majority of 3-year-olds can walk, balance on a low balance beam and skip or gallop. They also have the ability to walk backward.
  • Fine motor skills: Children can wash their hands and dress themselves without assistance by age 3.

How do I determine if my 3-year-old is gifted? Some gifted traits

  1. They can be alert and more awake than other people their age.
  2. They are often very curious and can absorb new information.
  3. They are often able to recall things quickly and require less repetition than other animals.

It is also important to ask, "Should my 3 year-old be reading?"

Children learn to read by the age of five, but experts recommend that children aged three and older be tested to determine if they have sufficient language skills to begin reading at an early age.

What shapes should a 3-year-old know?

Three-year-olds are developing their shape vocabulary. To reinforce their understanding, you can use words such as "square", "circle,"" "triangle," and "side," along with "corner," cornerer, and "straight." Help them to count the corners and sides in order to help them distinguish between different shapes.