physical development three-year-olds growth proportion size relationship between different parts of...
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Physical Development Physical Development Three-Year-OldsThree-Year-Olds
GrowthGrowth
ProportionProportion
Size relationship between Size relationship between different parts of the body.different parts of the body.
Head, chest and abdomen Head, chest and abdomen about the sameabout the same
Arms legs and trunk grow Arms legs and trunk grow fastfast
Changes increase balance Changes increase balance and motor skills and motor skills
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PosturePosture
How straight the child How straight the child standsstands
At 2 stands upright, At 2 stands upright, but abdomen but abdomen protrudes, head protrudes, head forward, arms and legs forward, arms and legs bent.bent.
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Height and WeightHeight and Weight
Gain about ½ lb per Gain about ½ lb per monthmonth
3 years – 3 years – – Girls: 37 ¼” and 31 ¼ lbs.Girls: 37 ¼” and 31 ¼ lbs.– Boys : 38” and 32 ¼ lbs.Boys : 38” and 32 ¼ lbs.
3 ½ years - 3 ½ years - – Girls: 39 ¼” and 34 lbs.Girls: 39 ¼” and 34 lbs.– Boys: 39 ¼” and 34 ¼ lbs.Boys: 39 ¼” and 34 ¼ lbs.
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TeethTeeth
Primary Teeth – baby Primary Teeth – baby teethteeth
3 years – 20 teeth, full 3 years – 20 teeth, full set set
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DevelopmentDevelopment
Small Motor SkillsSmall Motor SkillsAges 3 to 4Ages 3 to 4
• Undresses self, helps to dress self• Undoes buttons on side or front of clothing• Washes hands• Feeds self• Recognizes and draws a circle, draws a crude cross• Scribbles• Pours liquid from pitcher with some spills• Begins to use scissors• Strings large beads• Does many puzzles by trial and error• Builds tower of nine to ten blocks
Large Motor Skills Large Motor Skills 3 years Old3 years Old
• Runs smoothly, turns sharp corners and stops suddenly
• Climbs stairs by alternating feet• Balances on one foot for a few
seconds• Throws balls overhand,
frequently catches a ball with arms fully extended
• Jumps off one step• Jumps in place• Pedals tricycle• Pumps a swing
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