Three Year Old Classroom

Social & Emotional 

  • Shows affection
  • Takes turns in games
  • Understands "mine", "his" or "hers"
  • Shows range of emotions
  • Separates from Mom & Dad
  • Dresses & undresses themselves

Learning, Thinking & Problem Solving

  • Can work toys with buttons, levers & moving parts
  • Plays make believe with dolls, animals, & people
  • Completes puzzles
  • Begins tracing shapes & letters

Common Three Year Old Goals

  • Recognizes & begins to spell name
  • Begins simple math problems in class
  • Can put shoes on all by themselves
  • Can be a leader in a group
  • Helps younger students with simple tasks

Language & Communication

  • Follows instructions with 2 or 3 steps
  • Understands words like "in, on" or "under"
  • Knows & communicates first name, age & sex
  • Knows names of friends
  • Can understand & hold simple conversations
  • Talks well enough to be understood

Physical Devlopment

  • Climbs large outside equipment well
  • Can throw & tries to catch ball
  • Rides 3-wheel tricycle
  • Can run with friends