Child Development in Year Three with Parenting Nation

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Child Development in Year Three with Parenting Nation

The development and growth in the first two years is very fast, but gradually as time passes in the third year the development is not that faster but the rate of development is very steady. It is observed that there is growth in the arm but the developments in the legs are much more. By this age the child achieves more than fifty percent of their adult height. The girl’s height grows more than the boys. By this age your child can jump with low steps. It is also possible for the boy to stand erect and walk in the surroundings. The child can knock big balls. Now, his teeth get strength to chew foods. The child can easily throw small balls up to a certain distance. You can relax now a little bit, because now the child can start eating on his own, with minimal assistance. If you can give a small tricycle with proper size, the child will enjoy it and he can pedal it. This is also the time for child to look into the book. At this stage they can turn the pages of the book one by one.

How you can Help the Child in their Development:

This is the time, when the brain of the child grows faster as well as the brain cells get adjusted. The child wants to learn more from the surroundings. They look for company of the others. They look for more friends and persons of their liking. At this stage you should not leave them alone. They should not feel isolated. They want to spend more time with their parents. You can play with the child with building blocks and other games. You should enjoy the playing together. Play is always not only part of fun but also part of learning. Painting, playing with clay and puzzle games is very appropriate for this time. You can start telling good stories. They develop good listening ability. They always prefer to distribute their toys with other children. You should always give admiration and encouragements for their good deeds.

Language Development:

This is the time when the child likes and imitates songs and rhymes. The child enjoys listening to music. The vocabulary development of the child grows faster and becomes smoother. The child is prepared to read longer books with easy story. The child can continue for simple conversations and able to express in a few words the present actions and deeds. They also like to be praised by others, especially when they repeat something, just by observing others.

Learning and playing abilities:

It is the age when they want to hold something and play with that. They like to play with large buttons and zippers. The thinking skill, attention and concentration are developed in this time. The children prefer matching games, sewing cards and sorting objects. Colours and pattern matching is very attractive for them. Musical instruments and ball playing is attractive for them. The child can write and draw a little bit. The abilities like saying “yes” or “no” is developed in this time. This is the first time when the child can respond to the questions verbally. They can express their feelings and ideas. This is the time when you will be looking for a good kindergarten, to send your child.

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