Things that most children can do by a certain age are considered developmental milestones. These include the following areas of development: social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and physical. Each child develops in a unique pattern, and ages are considered as general guidelines for assessing development. Normally, a toddler develops the ability to use a spoon by 18 months. Therefore, a 3-year-old should be able to eat with a spoon.

(Option 1) Catching a ball 50% of the time is a developmental expectation for a 4-year- old.

(Option 2) A 4-year-old can copy or draw a square with a pencil or crayon. Copying shapes other than a circle is a developmental expectation for a 5-year-old.

(Option 4) Hopping on one foot is a developmental expectation for a 4-year-old.

Educational objective: A 3-year-old should be able to eat with a spoon.