What are developmental milestones for 3-year-olds?

By 3 years, children are developing confidence in movement, communication, and social play. Common milestones include:

• Speaking in 3–4 word sentences.
• Climbing well and pedalling a tricycle.
• Playing simple games with other children.
• Naming familiar objects and basic colours.
• Following simple two-step instructions.

These skills mark readiness for structured learning environments.

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