Child Dev Milestone

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1/6

Usually responds toobjects or faces as theymove

Plays with fingers, handsand toes

Holds and manipulates

objects; sucks oneverything!

Reacts to sound of voices,rattle or bell

Vocalizes to him/herself,people and toys

Can raise him/herself

up on forearms (whileon tummy) and holdhead up

Rolls from back totummy (by 4-6 months)

Can smile at self inmirror (by 5 months)

Can grab at objects (by 6months)

Makes some soundsother than crying (by 2months)

Begins cooing onesyllable (by 3 months)

Makes first consonantsounds (by 4 months)

Babblesspontaneously

Acquires sounds ofnative language (by 6months

Listens attentively tosounds and voices (by 1month)

Cries deliberately forassistance (by 1 month)

Coordinates eye move-

ments (by 2 months)

Discovers hands and feetas extension of self(by 3 months)

Likes to repeatenjoyable acts (by 4months)

Recognizes and respondsto name (by 5 months)

Studies objects intently(by 6 months)

Reacts to discomfortand pain

Recognizes parents voice

Makes eye contact

Shows affection by look-

ing, waving, kicking andsmiling

Shows feelings of securitywhen held or talked to

Expresses delight

May form attachment toone special object

Laughs when tickled

Builds trust when criesare answered

May begin to cling toprimary caregiver

Talk with and hold baby.Give him/her interestingthings to see.

Perform the itsy bitsyspider or other funfinger plays.

Provide safe, washabletoys for children to lookat and suck on.

Place toys near andabove baby, encourginghim/her to roll over fora better view.

Play instruments in the

classroom. Talk about theinstrument.

Respond quickly to achilds cry. Children atthis age need to knowthey can trust you.

Use wall and floormirrors to point out the

beautiful baby.

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2/6

Puts together long seriesof syllables

Responds appropriately

to a few specific words(by 9 months)

Speaks a few recogniza-ble words

Produces gestures tocommunicate (by 7months)

Learns how to taketurns making soundsin conversation

Learns to crawl, standup and walk

Sits without support

(by 8 months)

Transfers toys fromhand to hand

Sees almost everythingwith good vision

Begins to cruise andeventually walk

Develops eye-handcoordination

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Anticipates events (by 7months)

Finds hidden objects (by

10 months)

Can point to body parts

Puts nesting toys togethercorrectly

Develops expectationsabout familiar events

Waves bye-bye

Enjoys being with otherchildren

Has an increased drive

for independence

Expresses anger moredramatically

Has a fear of strangers

Is aware of socialapproval or disapproval

Performs for others

Has pride in personalaccomplishments

Provide safe and steadyfurniture.

Place interesting things

in the environment sothe children will wantto get them.

Play a mimic game. Puta toy in one hand andthen transfer it to theother. Encourage babyto do the same.

Hold babys hands ashe/she takes steps.Be sure to cheer!

Play social games suchas peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake. It helps developsocial, language andphysical skills.

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3/6



Picks up small objectswith pointer finger andthumb

Can build a tower ofcubes

Can throw a ball

Walks well

Turns pages in a book

Can walk while holding

an object

Has expressive vocabu-lary of 4-10 words(by 13-15 months)

Has expressive vocabu-lary of 10-20 words(by 18 months)

Can listen and respondto simple directions

Identifies family mem-bers in photographs

Enjoys cause and effectrelationship

Is able to make choicesbetween clear alternatives

Begins to solve problems

Remembers more

Prefers to keepcaregiver in sight whileexploring environment

Demands personalattention

May reveal stubbornness

Unable to share

Responds to simplerequests

Put small pieces of softfood on babys high chairso he/she can practicepicking up food.

Stick with daily routinesto help children developa sense of order.

Display toys clearly onlow shelves.

Talk with the children.Read to them.

Gather family photos andcreate a classroom photoalbum. Talk about thepictures.

Use age-appropriate grossmotor equipment, soft

blocks, soft balls andbeanbags in your

classroom.

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4/6



Can draw scribbles

Kicks backward andforward

Stands on a balancebeam

Walks up stairs withhelp

Runs well

Enjoys riding small-wheeled riding toys

Drinks from a straw

Has expressive vocabu-

lary of 20-25 words

Uses 2-word phrases tocommunicate

Uses gestures tocommunicate

Begins using courtesywords (please, thank

you) occasionally

Sorts shapes and

colors

Mimics adult behavior

Points to and namesobjects

Refers to self by name

Learns by helping

Learns concepts such assize, shape and weight ashe/she moves and plays

with objects in theenvironment.

Is possesive

Begins to showempathy

Reveals a sense of trust

Begins to play next tochildren

Shows emotions of pride

and embarrassment

May dawdle

Engages in imaginativeplay

Tests limits ofbehavior

Performs for an audience

Let them help you

prepare a snack orother task.

Try to expand their lan-guage. If a toddler says,ball say Yes, this is a

big, red ball!

Stock art area with lotsof crayons and paper.

Encourage table drawingas well as easel drawing.

Have more than one ofeverything. Sharing isdifficult at this age.

Encourage children toshow off their skills.Include a big round of

applause!

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5/6



Walks backwards

Can balance on one foot(by 3 years)

Strings large beads

Holds scissors correctly

Zips and snaps

Learns to use the potty

Walks up and downstairs independently

Combines words to form

short sentences

Uses plurals

Answers routinequestions

Provides appropriateanswers

Comprehends somepronouns

Follows two stepdirections

Comprehends size

Beginning to understandtime sequences (e.g.

before lunch)

Matches shapes andcolors

Counts and manipulatesobjects

Is beginning to thinkabout consequences

Is able to concentrate forlonger periods of time

Has a strong sense of

ownership

May begin cooperativeplay

May show need forsecurity object

Is becoming moreindependent

Provide dolls and simple

props like cups andplates to encourage imag-ination and role play.

Stringing activities aregreat at this age!

Play games that requirebalancing.

Practice cutting withscissors on a one-on-onebasis.

Help them snap and ziptheir own coats.

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6/6



Can hop on one foot,skip and jump

Can catch a ball withboth hands

Can catch a beanbag

Dresses and undresses

him/herself

Can copy a simple design

Uses scissors to cut astraight line

Uses possessives

Uses double negatives

Joins sentences

Can answer how, who,when questions

Follows up to 4 stepdirections

Uses third person

Tells simple jokes

Has a 2000 wordvocabulary

Comprehends specialconcepts (e.g. around, infront, high, next to)

Rote counts up to 20

Can complete a 6-8 piecepuzzle

Begins to understandtime concepts

Understands simple mathconcepts

Recalls main details ofa story

Enjoys being with otherchildren

Has an increased drivefor independence

Expresses anger moredramatically

Is aware of socialapproval or disapproval

Performs for others

Has pride in personalaccomplishments

Develops sex roleidentification

Begins taking turns andnegotiating

During circle time,engage children inconversation with youand each other.

Encourage dramatic playwith puppets, dress upclothes, etc.

Tell children whenthings will happen.Give them warnings

before time is up.

Add show and share timeto weekly activities.

Add puzzles to manip-ulatives area. Help

them when they firsttry a new puzzle.

Develop a math areacomplete with cashregister, money, sortingtoys and calculators.

Provide books thatencourage positive gen-der associations, ratherthan gender bias.

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