• Walks almost like an adult
• Is aware of obstacles around him/her
• Is able to catch and throw over head balls
• Loves to climb ladders and does it well
• Rides a tricycle
• Loves simple puzzles
• Enjoys playing with clay and finger paint
• It is capable of copying very simple stages
• Stacks small amount of blocks

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• It makes himself understood most of the time
• It can match a picture to an object
• Explores his world through the senses begin to understand basic concept of time related to specific actions “you will play after you eat lunch”
• Begins to understand action and reaction

• Follow two or three simple directions, loves to do things around the house
• Seeks help
• Does not like to share a lot but enjoys children
• Is able to choose things he likes
• Knows when people around him are happy or sad

• Gallops and one foot hops become daily events
• Turns and stops when running
• Can easily catch,  throw, and bounce a ball
• He can do the basic hygiene for himself such as brushing teeth and dressing
• Writes some letters
• Can feed him or herself
• Is able to use scissors

• Uses a 1,500-word vocabulary; speaks in relative complex sentences (“I want ice cream for dessert”)
• Understand words that relate one idea to another-if, why, when
• Loves to learn exploring the five senses
• Knows when most stories are real or make believe
• Understand some number concepts like more, less, etc
• Sees and remembers exactly the way things are and happen
• Begins to understand that numerals and letters represent something
• Begin to understand now, tomorrow and yesterday

• Follow two or three simple directions, loves to do things around the house
• Seeks help
• Does not like to share a lot but enjoys children
• Is able to choose things he likes
• Knows when people around him are happy or sad

• Laces (but cannot tie) shoes
• Gasps pencil like an adult
• Colors within lines
• Cuts and pastes simple shapes
• Walks on tippy toes

• Speaks fluently uses proper grammar when speaking
• Loves books
• Understand opposites
• Still confuses fantasy and reality at times

• Understand when he or she has done something wrong
• Plays make-believe and dresses up
• Loves praise
• Makes good friends
• Likes to be part of the group