This gives you an idea of what to expect from your toddler at each stage from 31 to 36 months. Bear in mind that all children develop differently. If you have any concerns about your toddler's development, ask your
health visitor for advice.
31 and 32 months
Mastered skills (most children can do) - Builds a tower of seven or more building bricks
- Names at least seven body parts
- Knows his full name
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Emerging skills (half of children can do) - Paints with a paintbrush
- Balances on each foot for a second
- Can match three to four colours
Advanced skills (a few children can do) - Threads large beads onto string
- Starts to use adjectives, such as "big" and "hot"
- Understands the idea of sharing toys
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31 and 32 months.
33 and 34 months
Mastered skills (most children can do) - Eats with a fork
- Carries on a conversation of two to three sentences
- Names at least four pictures in a book
- Speaks clearly most of the time
Emerging skills (half of children can do) Advertisement | page continues below
- Builds a tower of eight building bricks
- Uses prepositions (e.g. on, in, over)
Advanced skills (a few children can do) - Completely toilet trained during the day
- Cuts paper with safety scissors
- Expresses a wide range of emotions
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33 and 34 months.
35 and 36 months
Mastered skills (most children can do) - Can describe how two objects are used
- Uses slightly longer sentences
- Catches a large ball in his arms
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Emerging skills (half of children can do) - Balances on each foot for a few seconds
- Separates fairly easily from parents
Advanced skills (a few children can do) - Hops and skips
- Draws a circle
- Gets dressed without help (except for buttons and fastenings)
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35 and 36 months.
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