Development
Pedals a riding toy
Toilet trained by day - usually dry at night
Enjoys books/being read to
Speech easily understood by others
Understands "big/little", "under/on"
Matches colors
Copies circle
Asks/answers simply questions
Speaks in full sentences
Counts to 3

Nutrition
May not have big appetite
Likes/dislikes are common
Nutritional snacks are still important

Safety
Constant supervision
Teach proper handling of knives & scissors
Teach danger of playing with marbles, lighters or fire
Use car seat, unless over 40 lbs, then use booster

Discipline
"Time out" not to exceed 3 minutes
Learning begins at home
Be aware - children are always watching and
listening - set a good example
Criticize the action, not the child
Acknowledge child's feelings
Give child responsibilities; show trust
Praise good behavior