what should my 2 1/2 yr old son be able to do in terms of education?

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I am concerned that my 2 1/2 year old son is not up to speed with other children his age. He doesn't know his colours, shapes etc. I just cant get him to sit still to learn these things, even puzzles, he is just not interested! What should i do and what should he know by this age??
 
Kids learn through playing. Don't worry right now about him learning all this stuff. Most boys that I have worked with are more active and are more advanced in the gross motor skills (building with blocks, running, jumping, boucing balls, etc). Most boys tend not to want to do the more sedentary tasks and that's ok. Let him be little. He will learn it all in time. If you get him blocks that are colored and then when you build with him you could ask him to hand you the certain colors. You can do the same for shapes. For numbers just ask him to hand you 2 blocks, 3 blocks, etc.
My son is 4.5 and has never been interested in the actual rote learning. I taught him everything by using the everyday things he played with and he knew it before 2 years. Your son is in no way behind because kids learn at different levels and intervals. My son still can't stand puzzles!
 
Dont worry so much. Every child is different and you will be able to tell if your child has a developmental problem. It wont be a iffy thing , like your saying im not sure and what not... you will know. If the chidl has a lot of energy thats great. Children learn some of their best lessons by playing at that age..not from sitting and hearing things repeated to them. ALthough I would certainly suggest reading to them around nap times or night time, reading is a great learning tool especially if you can get them interested in the book. Good luck and stay positive. Im sure your doing a great job.
 
you should make it fun like with toys and act happy and excited, so he will be excited to know whats going on. or if he understands words tell him youll give him snacks and toys and things if he pays attention (or something) if it doesnt help sorry. this is just my opinion./
 
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