30-36 MONTHS - L U C Y & L I V

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LEARN / TODDLER DEVELOPMENT / 30-36 MONTHS

30-36 MONTHS

YOUR TODDLER WILL DEVELOP AT THEIR OWN PACE AND MAY TAKE LONGER THAN OTHERS. USE OUR GUIDELINES BELOW TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT YOUR BABIES DEVELOPMENT

BETWEEN 30-36 MONTHS YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE ABLE TO...

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Stand briefly on one foot
Wash and dry hands with supervision
Climb up and go down small slides
Walk backwards
Begin to use safety scissors
Copy and draw shapes
Dress and undress with help
Begin to pedal tricycle

COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT

Ask and understand simple questions
Use plural words
Speak clearly and understandable
Understand most simple sentences
Engage more in imaginative play
Talk with other children and take turns
Communicate wants and needs
Understand and respond when spoken to

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Play without putting toys in mouth
Engage with others
Play with a variety of toys and textures
Share with others
Be more independent
Sit down to look at or listen to a book
Decide who they want to play with
Participate in small groups

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Engage in imaginative play
Match and sort objects by shape and colour
Play actively with peers
Know and sort common colors
Complete simple puzzles
Understand the concept of simple words
Identify body parts and functions
Understand numbers and their meaning

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Imitate others emotions
Have more regular tantrums
Be away from parents for longer
Cry when others cry
Follow regular routines
Be more aware of others feelings
Express a wide range of emotions
Show concern when people cry

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IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CHILD IS NOT MEETING THE MILESTONES FOR THEIR AGE OR IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH DEVELOPMENT, PLEASE SPEAK TO A DOCTOR. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT