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12-18 months
-Turns several pages from a book at a time
-Picks up small objects with thumb and forefinger.
-Moves objects from hand to hand
-May walk alone or while holding a caregiver's hand
-Sits down without help
-Slides down stairs backwards, one step at a time -
Feeding: One
Children eat variety of foods, mainly finger foods -
Emotions: Eighteen months
Is defiant, trying to establish some control over her life -
S.P.: Eighteen months
children usually begin developing some independence from the family units -
D.M.: 1 year
-plays alone but often near others
-dislikes sharing toys
-desires approval
-fears some strangers -
I.D.M.: 1 year
-begins to put two words together
-names common objects & people
-understands "no" but ignores
-finds hidden objects -
18-24 months
-Stacks froms two to four blocks
-Grasps crayons with a fist and scribbles
-Walks well
-Jumps in place
-Climbs up or down one stairs
-Pulls toys with wheels -
Emotions: 2 years
is affectionate - and may ofen be in the caregivers way. -
S.P.: 2 years
children have begun to develop an impressive list of social skills. -
2-2 1/2 years
-Stacks six blocks.
-Turns one page of a book at a time
-Picks up objects from the floor without losing balance
-Walks with more coordination and confidence
-Jumps off the bottom step
-Pushes self on wheeled toys -
Feeding: Two
Children usually learn to eat with fork -
Emotions: 2 1/2 years
the child may feel overwhelmed, and frustation becomes anger -
S.P.: 2 1/2 year
children begin to learn about the rights of others -
D.M.: 2 years
-engages in parallel play
-plays simple games with others
-bosses other children
-says "please" if prompted -
I.D.M.; 2 years
-uses to to three word sentences
-knows about 500 words
-follows simple directions
-identifies colors -
2 1/2-3 years
-Stacks eight blocks
-Screws lids on and off containers
-Draws circles and horizontal and vertical lines
-Alternates feet going up stairs but not going down
-Runs but may not be able to stop smoothly
-Throws a ball overhead but inaccurately -
Emotions: 3 years
is generally a happy child who is eager to help -
S.P.: 3 years
children begin cooperative play, actually play with one another -
3-4 years
-Stacks nine or ten blocks
-Cuts with scissors
-Draws recognizable pictures
-Jumps up and down in place with both feet
-Catches a ball with arms straight
-Rides a tricycle -
Feeding: Three
Most children are skillful using a fork and spoon -
D.M.: 3 years
-takes part in brief group activities (cooperative play)
-takes turns
-likes to help
-shows affection -
I.D.M.: 3 years
-uses longer sentences
-knows about 900 words
-follows two part directions
-sorts by color and shape