For your 2½ to 3-year-old

  • She starts and stops without falling, suddenly dodges, runs and skips.
  • She tells you what she is going to draw before she starts, but if she thinks the drawing is starting to look like something else, she abandons the original plan.
  • She starts to make objects although her plans remain flexible: the process, rather than the end result, is central.
  • She likes to have a choice of colors.
  • She expects you to display her work; this is always the best reward.
  • She can play by herself, fitting the pieces into her puzzle.
  • She enjoys new materials and methods: working with clay, using small paint brushes, making prints.

  • Music-making toys
  • Play kitchen with pretend food and utensils
  • Simple remote-control vehicles
  • Crayons, coloring books, paints and play dough
  • Simple puzzles
  • Building blocks
  • Toys that promote matching by shape, color or symbol
  • Sorting toys
  • Play store or cash register
  • Mini sports sets-basketball or tee-ball
  • Climbing gyms
All children develop at their own pace, and reach milestones at different times. The highlights
mentioned in this web site are meant as approximate guidelines only. If you have any
questions about your child's development, consult your healthcare provider.

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