What your child is learning now

While children may progress at different rates, the following are some of the common milestones your child may reach in this age group:

• Plays well with other children
• Can copy a circle and lines
• Rides a tricycle
• Uses their word sentences
• Uses pronouns
• Knows colors
• Can count to three
• Uses the toilet
• Puts on T-shirt by self
• Sings and dances
• Plays make-believe
• May have fears of certain things, like the dark or a monster under the bed

What your child is learning next

• Uses full sentences
• Can have a conversation
• Uses the words “in” “on” and “under” correctly
• Likes pretend play
• Draws a person
• Dresses by self
• Knows five or more colors
• Listens to whole stories
• Says full name and age
• Can match a picture with an object

What you can do to encourage your child’s development

• Read  everyday.
• Have conversations.
• Talk about colors and shapes.
• Count.
• Sing songs together.
• Play is more important than passively watching TV or a screen.
• Let your child help with chores.
• Praise your child for good behavior.
• Set clear rules and be consistent.
• Exercise together.

Games and activities

• Playdough
• Books and storytelling
• Matching games
• Small pegs and peg board
• Scribbling
• Tricycles or big wheels
• Wagons
• Puzzles
• Markers, crayons, glue, stickers, watercolor parts
• Balls
• Songs
• Costumes, action figures