Child Development

31-42 Months

• Spontaneous speech, 75% understandable

• Uses,"No", in relation to whether object is one named

• Holds pencil in fingers rather than in hand

• Imitates drawing horizontal, vertical or circular strokes

• Builds tower of 9 blocks

• Snips at paper with scissors

• Catches large ball at 5 feet (1 of 3 tries)

• Pedals tricycle

• Walks well on toes

• Up stairs, alternates feet, holds rail

• Takes few steps on tiptoe

• Stands on tiptoe if shown

• Stands on one foot, eyes open, 2 seconds

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