What You Can Teach A Three-Year-Old

Worrying about your child is something that comes with the name parent. Can they breathe? Have they drowned in the bathtub? Can they get along with the other kids?

My son is soon three so I was thinking about researching a bit about what a child at this age could learn. Of course, everyone learns at their own pace and is unique in their own way. But maybe I will find something to teach him that later can be useful.

Language;

Building easy sentences and answering questions with a span of around 250-500 words. Start asking questions is also something that usually comes around this age.  Because we speak three languages at home I guess my son is a little bit after when it comes to speaking one particular language. But hopefully, he can catch up. Something to think about are corrections when words are wrongly pronounced, and also having a lot of books laying around in the house.

Brain capacity;

Count numbers and place colors accurately. Recognize objects, fantasize, and be more creative. Don't worry if nightmares and monsters in the closest start to show up. They also start to understand time. Morning, lunch, evening, and so on.

Independence;

Toilet, dressing, cleaning up and eating alone. I am very impressed with my son that he does mouthwash every night haha ( even if he can't keep too long in the mouth).

Movement;

Stand on one leg,  bend over without falling and walk with one foot after the other on the stairs. Climbing, throwing, and kicking a ball are skills that can develop during this time too.

What about preschool?

Wonderful chance to get some routine, socialize and expose themselves to activities and items that they don't have at home. If you are against preschool then it's a lot of other activities where you can enroll your child. Let them test the waters.

Drawing and role-play are also something you can challenge your child with. Tracing is a good way to start.

"Children see magic because they looking for it."

~ Christopher Moore

Safety;

Now when my son starts to grow a little, is easy to believe that he should take more responsibility for his safety too. BUT, I have to say that here, you have to be very careful especially if your child has an unafraid energic personality. ( This week, I stop my son from getting driven over by a car and I also caught him running with a knife.)

Be a role model when it comes to respect and empathy for others. Teaching someone to say thank you is the first step to being grateful in life.

Thank you.