Can copy a building

pattern of three or more

cubes including a bridge .
Can build towers of nine or
ten cubes .
Can cut paper with
scissors .

Fine
motor
skills

Gross
motor
skills

Can jump from a low

step .
Can walk backwards
and sideways .
Can ride a tricycle
using pedals .

Physical
Development
Sensory

Cognitive and
Language
Development

Can sort objects into simple

categories .
remember and repeat songs
and nursery rhymes .
Are fascinated by cause and
effect , and often ask why?

3 years

Recognise familiar
people at a
distance .
No longer take
everything to their
mouth so to explore
it .

Social and
Emotional
Development
Like to do things unaided .
Enjoy family mealtime .
Show affection for younger
siblings .
Enjoy helping adult, as tidying
up .