At 25-30 Months, Your Child will Likely…

Physical Development:

Can jump in place and walk on tiptoes.
Walks up and down steps putting both feet on each step.
Can walk backwards.
Holds pencil with thumb and forefinger.
Can zip and unzip.
Can pull off own clothes.
Helps to put things away.
Toilet training is in progress.
Builds towers of 6 to 8 cubes.
Drinks for a cup without spilling.

Social & Emotional Development:

Initiates own play activities.
Wants routines to be "just so" and does not like changes in routines.
Has a hard time waiting. Cannot delay gratification.
Has a hard time sharing things.
Has established a place in the family and knows own sex.
Observes other children at play and joins in.

Intellectual Development:

Often calls self by own name.
Speaks 50 or more words, has a vocabulary of 300 words.
Uses phrases and 3- to 4-word sentences.

Delevopmental milestones associated with feeding:

Can use a straw.
Chews food with mouth closed and shifts food in mouth.
Distinguishes between finger and spoon foods.
Holds small glass in one hand; replaces glass without dropping.
Uses spoon correctly but with some spilling.

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The Early Learning Guidelines for Ages Birth to 3
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