• the circumference of the head should have increased to about 20 inches
• the circumference of the growing chest should be larger than that of the head
• should have the first 16 teeth (can be a wide discrepancy)
• the height is roughly half the total height the child will attain as an adult
• may be psychologically ready for toilet training
• can run with better coordination, while the stance may remain wide
• can kick ball without loosing balance
• can pick up objects while standing without losing balance
• can build a tower of 6 to 7 cubes
• can browse through a book one page at a time
• able to turn a door knob

Sensory and cognitive:

• vision fully developed
• vocabulary has increased to about 300 words
• can organize phrases of 2 to 3 words
• able to communicate needs such as thirst, hunger, need to use the restroom
• increased attention span
• able to clothe self in simple apparel (frequently more adept at removing clothes than putting them on)

Play:

• encourage and provide the necessary space for physical activity
• provide safe replicas of adult tools and equipment
• allow the child to help around the house and participate in the daily responsibilities of the family
• encourage play that involves building and creativity
• read to the child
• control the type and quantity of television viewing
• control the type and quantity of games played

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