Child Development- Chapter 5

Teaching 2 yr olds

they love to run and chase

will use the word no even when they mean yes

need time to move from one activity to the next

they are very egocentric

Teaching 3yr olds

Accept suggestions

enjoy playing in groups of 2 or 3

feel a need to do things independently '

are eager to please

open snaps and zippers

2

gets through the night without wetting

3

drinks using straws

2

puts on socks

3

begins to cooperate in dressing

2

pours liquid from small pitcher

3

removes socks,shoes, and pants

2

washes and dries face with hands

3

closes snaps

3

uses knife for spreading

3

pulls on simple garments

3

starts using toilet when reminded

2

turns faucet on and off

3

has almost full control over toilet routine

3

unbuttons large buttons

2

seldom toilet accidents

3

drinks from cups without assistance

2

works buckles

3

uses spoons to eat

2

puts on shoes that do not tie

3

unzips a zipper

3