Developmental Guide for Children 2 to 3 Years Old
Although at two years old, they are no longer babies, they are not yet children, so this intermediate period can be frustrating for parents, hence the popular nickname "the terrible twos."
They are no longer willing to accept control over their actions, although they are still deeply dependent on adults for love and approval. Emotions are still difficult to control, and they can fluctuate over short periods of time. The best way to deal with these two- to three-year-olds is to allow them to do their own thing from time to time, but with simple, consistent rules for good behavior. This stage will pass, and they will soon understand the difference between right and wrong, or proper and improper.
They love to climb
Now they have strong arms and agile legs. They can run, jump, climb, and ride a tricycle. The more they play actively, the more they will develop healthy habits for a balanced life. At this stage, the child is learning to socialize with peers, and this creates new opportunities for cooperative play.
Fine motor skills
By the age of three, they can hold a spoon or pencil and cut paper with round-tipped scissors. They become increasingly adept at dressing themselves and practice fine motor skills using buttons, buckles, zippers, and Velcro.
Speech and language skills
They like to share what they see, hear, and know! They'll listen to your conversations and copy them very quickly. They can now construct sentences of four words or more, and can say their first and last names. They can also express their needs and wants more clearly to adults and those around them.
Infinite imagination
Young children have boundless imaginations and begin to have better memories of recent events. They can also express language more accurately, and this adds to their enjoyment of role-playing games. They enjoy playing with play sets with specific themes, such as
farming ,
construction ,
cooking and food preparation,
dollhouses , and so on.
Pretend play helps develop speech, logical thinking, and decision-making skills.
The right toys for this stage:
At
CuCuToys we have toys for boys and girls of all ages, from birth to 12 years old.
Development of fine and gross motor skills
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Balance toys and stacking games made of wood made of trees or cactus , or animal seesaws , to improve the strength of large muscle groups and develop balance and spatial perception.
- Stringing and bow making toys, to improve manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Intellectual Stimulation:
Creativity and imagination
