Realizing that behaviors can precede events (If Completing a sentence that repeats itself in a • • mom takes things out of the refrigerator and familiar story turns on the stove, she is going to cook lunch) Naming mouth, eye, ear, nose and fingers • Language and actions are increasingly • coordinated with joint discussion of actions, descriptions, and regulation of play Words begin to serve as turns in games Can be angry at parent separation and /or upon • reunion after separation Separating from parent in familiar surrounding • without crying Demonstrating nurturing, caring , control in • dramatic play Attempting to comfort others in distress • 31-36 months 31-36 months 31-36 months Asking for help or redirecting self to another Understanding concepts of Jumping over a string or other object that is two • • “mine” • activity if s/he becomes frustrated Identifying boy or girl in picture book inches high • Expressing feelings such as fear, anger and Often using personal pronouns (I, you, he, it, me) Showing daytime control of toileting needs with • • • affection correctly occasional accidents Talking how to solve a problem while doing it Using regular plurals (cats, dogs, balls) Verbalizing toilet needs fairly consistently • • • (verbal mediation) Using to make plural nouns Following basic health practices when reminded • “s” • Observing children at play; may join in for a Sometimes labeling and talking about own (washing and drying hands, brushing teeth) • • few minutes drawings when asked Knowing faucet is hot and cold • Talking about the emotions and feelings of others Giving first and last name when asked Screwing lid on jar • • • and the cause of their emotions. Understanding common verbs (run, jump, walk) Unbuttoning buttons • • Involving other children’s ideas in play sequences Using several verb forms correctly in relating Buttoning one button or snap • • • Imitating peers and involving them in activities action in pictures Putting on socks, coat, and shirt • • Associative play (playing together with same Understanding common verbs and adjectives Catching ball (by trapping against body) when • • • materials, but not with same goals). Imitation is Following directions involving common playing with adult or peer• Separating easily from • strong motivator prepositions (in, on, behind, out, under) mother in familiar environment Following rules part of the time Following simple • •
• Realizing that behaviors can precede events (If mom takes things out of the refrigerator and turns on the stove, she is going to cook lunch) • Language and actions are increasingly coordinated with joint discussion of actions, descriptions, and regulation of play Words begin to serve as turns in games • Can be angry at parent separation and /or upon reunion after separation • Separating from parent in familiar surrounding without crying • Demonstrating nurturing, caring , control in dramatic play • Attempting to comfort others in distress • Completing a sentence that repeats itself in a familiar story • Naming mouth, eye, ear, nose and fingers 31-36 months 31-36 months 31-36 months • Asking for help or redirecting self to another activity if s/he becomes frustrated • Expressing feelings such as fear, anger and affection • Talking how to solve a problem while doing it (verbal mediation) • Observing children at play; may join in for a few minutes • Talking about the emotions and feelings of others and the cause of their emotions. • Involving other children’s ideas in play sequences • Imitating peers and involving them in activities • Associative play (playing together with same materials, but not with same goals). Imitation is strong motivator • Following rules part of the time • Understanding concepts of “mine” • Identifying boy or girl in picture book • Often using personal pronouns (I, you, he, it, me) correctly • Using regular plurals (cats, dogs, balls) • Using “s” to make plural nouns • Sometimes labeling and talking about own drawings when asked • Giving first and last name when asked • Understanding common verbs (run, jump, walk) • Using several verb forms correctly in relating action in pictures • Understanding common verbs and adjectives • Following directions involving common prepositions (in, on, behind, out, under) • Jumping over a string or other object that is two inches high • Showing daytime control of toileting needs with occasional accidents • Verbalizing toilet needs fairly consistently • Following basic health practices when reminded (washing and drying hands, brushing teeth) • Knowing faucet is hot and cold • Screwing lid on jar • Unbuttoning buttons • Buttoning one button or snap • Putting on socks, coat, and shirt • Catching ball (by trapping against body) when playing with adult or peer• Separating easily from mother in familiar environment • Following simple
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