Development
2-3 Yrs: Running & Jumping
Over the next 12 months, your toddler gradually changes into a little
child with considerable physical abilities.
He
races around - on his own feet or by tricycle - and gains more hand dexterity.
He is also sleeping much less.
Although
his head is still proportionately large for his body, he looks much more
like a child than a baby. He will continue to grow longer and slimmer
over the year.
Running,
jumping, standing on tiptoe
Your child is delighted with his increasing physical abilities and is
constantly experimenting, to see how much he can do. He is very physical,
he runs, jumps and walks sideways and backwards. He goes upstairs using
alternate feet but still places both feet on a stair when walking down.
He jumps off steps and tries balancing on curbs on one leg. He may be
able to stand on tiptoe if you show him how.
He craves movement
... so take him to the park to play on
the slides and climbing frames. Play football with him or tag. Help him
to do 'head-over-heels' somersaults. He is discovering the fun of jumping
over obstacles and climbing walls or fallen logs. Keep a careful eye on
him though! There are likely to be a few mishaps, particularly when he
is tired.
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