Development and Characteristics of a 51-52 Month Old Child

Parenting Tips for Your 51-52 Month Old Child

How I Move:

• I have a longer, leaner body.
• I am lively and active until I get tired.
• I like to act like an acrobat.
• I can jump my own height and land on my feet.
• I throw a large ball and kick with some accuracy.
• I dress myself.
• I have control in finger-hand activities.

How I Think and Learn:

• I like a variety of things to play with. I like to learn.
• I accept changes as long as you prepare me for them.
• I confuse facts and fantasy.
• I understand simple reasons for things.
• I recognize today and tomorrow.
• I can do two things at once.
• I understand the concept of three and can name more objects.
• I like dramatic play and like to use simple props.
• My attention span is 8 to 12 minutes long.
• I call people names and might swear.
• I enjoy silly words and rhymes without meaning.
• I may criticize and compare.
• My vocabulary is 1,500 words.
• I tell tall tales.
• I am able to talk through some problems and conflicts.

How I Get Along with Others:

• I might dominate, be bossy and boastful.
• I might hit and grab for what I want.
• I play cooperatively with two or three children, but am impatient in larger groups.
• I might be assertive or show-off.
• I love to tease you.
• I have a terrific sense of humor. I love nonsense and silliness.
• I might resist your rules, argue and test limits.
• I am easily over-stimulated and might go out-of-bounds.