The Child From One to Three

By kelsey.kerley

  • Physical Development 1 yr

    • turns several pages of 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 caregivers hand
    • sits down without help
    • slides down stairs backwards, one step at a time

  • Self Feeding 1 yr

    • finger foods are popular
    • uses spoon, but spills
    • can drink from a training cup

  • Social Development 1 yr

    • plays alone but often near others
    • dislikes sharing toys
    • desires approval
    • fears some strangers

  • Intellectual Development 1 yr

    • begins to put two words together
    • names common objects and people
    • understands "no" but ignores
    • finds hidden objects
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    One to Three

  • Physical Development 18 months

    • stacks from two to four blocks
    • grasps crayons with a fist and scribbles
    • walks well
    • jumps in place
    • climbs up or down one stair
    • pulls toys with wheels

  • Emotional Development 18 months

    • self centered
    • likely to do opposite of what is requested, negativisim
    • desire independence
    • have frustration
    • realization of being a seperate person
    • temper tantrums

  • Social Patterns 18 moths

    • closest relationship is with family
    • engage in parallel play, don't really interact with other children
    • treat other people more as objects than as a human being

  • Physical Development 2 yrs

    • 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

  • Self Feeding 2 yrs

    • can usually feed themselves and learn to use a fork
    • take a long time to eat
    • children should eat with the rest of the family

  • Emotional Development 2 yrs

    • some frustration is relieved because their speech and motor skills have improved
    • able to wait longer for various needs to be met
    • expresses love and affection freely
    • seeks approval and praise
    • get along better with parents and other children

  • Piagets Four Periods of Learning 2 yrs

    • sensorimotor birth
    • children learn through their senses and own actions

  • Social Development 2 yrs

    • engages in parallel play
    • plays simple games with others
    • bosses other children
    • says "please" if prompted

  • Intellectual Development 2 yrs

    • uses two- to three- word sentences
    • knows about 500 words
    • follows simple directions
    • identifies colors

  • Social Patterns 2 yrs

    • good at understanding and interacting with their main caregiver
    • can read moods and gauge what kind of behavior the caregiver is likely to accept
    • able to communicate with others
    • find it fun to play with someone else but still continue to engage in parallel play
    • like to please other people

  • Physical Development 2 1/2 yrs

    • 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

  • Emotional Development 2 1/2 yrs

    • learning so much that they feel overwhelmed
    • desire and ability to comprehend tasks exceed their physical ability to perform the tasks
    • need for independence
    • have a need for consistency
    • can be stubborn, demanding and domineering as well as lovable and charming

  • Social Patterns 2 1/2 yrs

    • negativism carries over into the childs social relationships
    • beginning to learn about the rights of others
    • begin responding to the idea of fairness, but more concerned with what is fair to them
    • social play is still parallel

  • Piagets Four Periods of Learning 2-7 yrs

    • preoperational
    • children think in terms of their own activities and what they perceive at the moment

  • Physical Development 3 yrs

    • 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

  • Self Feeding 3 yrs

    • skillfull using a spoon and fork
    • full set of primary teeth so chewing isnt a problem
    • meat and other tough foods should be cut into small pieces

  • Emotional Development 3 yrs

    • more cooperative
    • learning to be considerate
    • more willing to take directions from others
    • crave praise and affection
    • fewer temper tantrums
    • like to talk

  • Social Patterns 3 yrs

    • will share, help, or do things another persons way to please someone
    • begin cooperative play, playing with another child
    • parents or caregivers are still important to the child but are no longer all powerful in the childrens social lives

  • Social Development 3 yrs

    • takes part in brief group activities
    • takes turns
    • likes to help
    • shows affection

  • Piagets Four Periods of Learning 7-11 yrs

    • concrete operational
    • children can think logically but still learn best through experience

  • Piagets Four Periods of Learning 11- Adult

    • formal operations
    • people are capable of abstract thinking

  • Intellectual Development 3 yrs

    • uses longer sentences
    • knows about 900 words
    • follows two-part directions
    • sorts by color and shape